According to research 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.

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According to Corbit and Satinoff's research, conflicting temperature information from skin receptors and the hypothalamus will result in the hypothalamus having more impact on behavior than the skin receptors. This is because the hypothalamus is the primary regulator of body temperature and takes priority over peripheral inputs.

According to Research by Corbit and Satinoff,which of the Following