Carlos is heterosexual.If Jasmine caresses his leg,Carlos' somatosensory cortex responds differently than when another man strokes his leg.This best illustrates the impact of ________ on our brain's sensory response.

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The difference in Carlos' somatosensory cortex response to being touched by Jasmine versus another man illustrates the impact of cognition. This is because his brain's sensory response is influenced by his perceptions, thoughts, and understanding of the context (in this case, his sexual orientation and the gender of the person touching him), which are all cognitive processes.

Carlos Is Heterosexual