A peculiar sensation that precedes a seizure and may take the form of a taste, smell, or sound is called a(n):

a. aura c. psychomotor seizure
b. pre-seizure d. automatism


A
An aura is a peculiar sensation that precedes a seizure, may take the form of a taste, smell, sight, or sound and may include dizziness or a patient's report of a "funny" feeling.

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