Asked by Eliza Vardanyan on Jun 30, 2024
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The term__________is derived from the ancient Greek words for "motion" and "perception".
A) kinesthesis
B) psychokinesis
C) clairvoyance
D) telepathy
Ancient Greek
Relating to the language, culture, or history of Greece, particularly during the classical period before the Roman conquest.
Psychokinesis
A purported psychic ability allowing a person to influence a physical system without physical interaction.
- Understand the role of kinesthesis and the vestibular sense in maintaining body posture and equilibrium.
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Zybrea KnightJul 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The word "kinesthesis" comes from the Greek roots "kinesis" meaning motion and "aesthesis" meaning perception. It refers to the sense of bodily position and movement, and the ability to recognize movement and changes in position. The other choices (B) psychokinesis, (C) clairvoyance, and (D) telepathy, are all terms related to psychic or paranormal phenomena, and do not relate to the sense of bodily perception and movement.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the role of kinesthesis and the vestibular sense in maintaining body posture and equilibrium.