The __________ refers to how far apart two points on your skin must be before they are felt as two separate touches.
A) two-point threshold
B) gate-control theory
C) absolute tactile threshold
D) vestibular theory

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The two-point threshold is the term used to describe the minimum distance necessary between two points of stimulation on the skin to be perceived as distinct. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Option B refers to a theory of pain perception, option C refers to the minimum intensity necessary for a stimulus to be perceived, and option D refers to the sensory system responsible for balance and spatial orientation.

The __________ Refers to How Far Apart Two Points on Your