The fact that people respond faster to a pinch on the shoulder than to a pinch on the ankle supports the conclusion that

A) different neurotransmitters control different aspects of behavior.
B) we experience a stimulus only after the message has traveled to the brain.
C) different parts of the brain control different sensory systems.
D) conscious experiences occur before the activities of the brain.

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Connor Buckley · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The speed of response to a pinch on different parts of the body is related to the distance the nerve impulse must travel to and from the brain. The closer the pinch is to the brain (like on the shoulder), the faster the response, because the message has a shorter distance to travel. This supports the conclusion that we experience a stimulus only after the message has traveled to the brain, as it highlights the role of neural pathways and the time it takes for sensory information to be processed.

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