Two-point discrimination is assessed in the study of ____________________?
Correct answer: C. cutaneous sensitivity
- A. visual acuity
- B. auditory thresholds
- C. cutaneous sensitivity
- D. binocular depth perception
Explanation
Two-point discrimination measures how closely two touches can be placed while still being felt as separate, so it assesses sensitivity of the skin. Visual acuity and auditory thresholds concern vision and hearing respectively.
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