Asked by Kiana Despabiladero on May 30, 2024

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Most psychologists believe that there are at least __________ different skin sensations. They are __________.

A) three; pressure, temperature, and pain
B) three; pressure, warmth, and cold
C) four; pressure, itch, temperature, and pain
D) four; pressure, warmth, cold, and pain

Skin Sensations

The subjective feelings or perceptions resulting from the stimulation of sensory receptors in the skin, including touch, pressure, heat, cold, and pain.

Pressure

The force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area over which that force is distributed.

Warmth

A characteristic of interpersonal communication that indicates kindness, friendliness, and genuine interest in others.

  • Distinguish between different sensory modalities and their unique coding and transduction mechanisms.
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Alayna MeltzerJun 04, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Most psychologists believe that there are four different skin sensations, namely pressure, warmth, cold, and pain. Itch is not considered a primary skin sensation by most psychologists.