Regarding phantom limb sensations, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Functional MRI confirms that sensory and motor areas of the brain are more active when a person feels a phantom limb.
B)Sometimes "phantom limbs" feel like they are stuck in awkward positions.
C)When people lose an arm, they may at first have a phantom arm and hand, while many years later, the phantom may shrink, until only a hand is felt at the shoulder.
D)Phantom limb sensations and the effects of acupuncture can both be explained by the opponent-process theory.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The opponent-process theory primarily explains how we perceive colors and how we adapt to emotional stimuli, not the phenomena of phantom limb sensations or the effects of acupuncture. Phantom limb sensations are more closely related to the brain's representation of the body and its adaptation to loss, rather than the principles of opponent-process theory.

Regarding Phantom Limb Sensations, Which of the Following Statements Is