AP PSYCHOLOGY

SENSATION AND PERCEPTION

BASIC CONCEPTS OF SENSATION AND PERCEPTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The sense of movement and body position
A
Hearing
B
Sight
C
Kinesthesis
D
Olfaction
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Kinesthesia is the awareness of the position and movement of the parts of the body using sensory organs, which are known as proprioceptors, in joints and muscles. Kinesthesia is a key component in muscle memory and hand-eye coordination.

Detailed explanation-2: -The term ‘kinaesthesia’ was coined by Bastian (1888) and refers to the ability to sense the position and movement of our limbs and trunk. It is a mysterious sense since, by comparison with our other senses such as vision and hearing, we are largely unaware of it in our daily activities.

Detailed explanation-3: -Proprioception, or kinesthesia, is the sense that lets us perceive the location, movement, and action of parts of the body. It encompasses a complex of sensations, including perception of joint position and movement, muscle force, and effort.

Detailed explanation-4: -Kinaesthetics (or kinesthetics, in American English) is the study of body motion, and of the perception (both conscious and unconscious) of one’s own body motions. Kinesthesis is the learning of movements that an individual commonly performs.

Detailed explanation-5: -Kinesthetic sensation involves feeling the movement of limbs and joints. Kinesthesia examples include walking without looking at one’s feet, typing without looking at one’s hands, or moving limbs with one’s eyes closed.

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