Dizziness, nausea, and disorientation may result if the information from the eyes conflicts a little too much with that from the vestibular organs, according to the _________ of motion sickness.
A) sensory conflict theory
B) motor conflict theory
C) vestibular conflict theory
D) semicircular canal conflict theory

Question

Dizziness, nausea, and disorientation may result if the information from the eyes conflicts a little too much with that from the vestibular organs, according to the _________ of motion sickness.
A) sensory conflict theory 
B) motor conflict theory
C) vestibular conflict theory 
D) semicircular canal conflict theory

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct theory that explains dizziness, nausea, and disorientation resulting from conflicting information from the eyes and vestibular organs is the sensory conflict theory. This theory states that motion sickness occurs when there is a mismatch between visual and vestibular inputs, leading to sensory conflict and resulting in symptoms like nausea, dizziness, and disorientation. The other options (B, C, and D) are not valid theories that explain the symptoms of motion sickness.

Dizziness, Nausea, and Disorientation May Result If the Information from the Eyes