DJ is asked to participate in the replication of a famous experiment. The researchers place virtual-reality goggles on him so he sees the world from a camera placed on top of a mannequin. The researchers then stroke the mannequin's arm while simultaneously doing the same thing to DJ's arm. If the results of the experiment are consistent with the original study, DJ is likely to:
A) develop temporary phantom limb pain.
B) become upset and disoriented.
C) feel that his arm is paralyzed.
D) experience the illusion that the mannequin's body is his own.

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The experiment described is known as the rubber hand illusion, where the participant sees the mannequin's arm as their own due to the synchrony between their own and the mannequin's arm being stroked. Therefore, DJ is likely to experience the illusion that the mannequin's body is his own.

DJ Is Asked to Participate in the Replication of a Famous