According to separate research studies conducted by Corbit and Satinoff,which of the following outcomes will result if temperature information from skin receptors conflicts with temperature information in the hypothalamus?
A)Information from the skin receptors will have more impact on behavior than information from the hypothalamus.
B)Information from the hypothalamus will have more impact on behavior than information from the skin receptors.
C)The behavioral outcomes will reflect an averaging of input from the skin receptors and hypothalamus.
D)Conflicting input will be ignored, and behavior from before a period of conflict will be maintained until further information is available.

Question

According to separate research studies conducted by Corbit and Satinoff,which of the following outcomes will result if temperature information from skin receptors conflicts with temperature information in the hypothalamus?​ 
A)Information from the skin receptors will have more impact on behavior than information from the hypothalamus. 
B)Information from the hypothalamus will have more impact on behavior than information from the skin receptors. 
C)The behavioral outcomes will reflect an averaging of input from the skin receptors and hypothalamus. 
D)Conflicting input will be ignored, and behavior from before a period of conflict will be maintained until further information is available.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus plays a central role in regulating body temperature and will have more impact on behavior when there is conflicting temperature information.

According to Separate Research Studies Conducted by Corbit and Satinoff,which