Asked by zachary ahmed on May 10, 2024

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In the absence of normal sensory input,spontaneous central nervous system activity can trigger the sensation of pain.This is best illustrated by

A) the McGurk effect.
B) psychokinesis.
C) phantom limb sensations.
D) synesthesia.

Phantom Limb Sensations

Feelings that an amputated or missing limb is still attached and functioning, often accompanied by pain or discomfort.

Sensory Input

Information gathered by sensory receptors about internal and external changes.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out nervous signals.

  • Outline the underlying physiological mechanisms responsible for pain perception and the variables that impact the experience of pain.
  • Exploit the study of sensory perception to interpret behaviors and phenomena like hypnotic suggestions, placebo effects, and phantom limb experiences.
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zelun huangMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Phantom limb sensations occur when an individual feels pain or sensation in a limb that is no longer there. This is due to the spontaneous firing of nerves in the central nervous system, which leads to the perception of pain even in the absence of normal sensory input from the missing limb.