Do we have more than 5 senses?

The video explores the concept of human senses, starting with Aristotle's five senses and expanding to include additional senses like balance, pain, and proprioception. It distinguishes between sensation and perception, explaining how stimuli are detected and interpreted by the brain. The video also discusses internal states and the potential for numerous senses based on specialized receptors, ultimately questioning the definition of a sense.

What is the primary difference between sensation and perception?

• Sensation is about the brain, perception is about the body.

• Sensation is the body's detection of stimuli, perception is the brain's interpretation.

• Sensation involves emotions, perception involves logic.

• Sensation is conscious, perception is unconscious.

Which of the following is NOT considered one of the traditional five senses?

• Taste

• Balance

• Sight

• Smell

What sense allows you to detect the position and movement of your body parts?

• Hearing

• Touch

• Balance

• Proprioception

How many senses do some neuroscientists consider humans to have, including internal states?

• Five

• Ten

• Nine

• Seven

Which of the following is an example of a sense that humans are not consciously aware of?

• Taste

• Vision

• Acidity of cerebrospinal fluid

• Hearing