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Touch Sensitivity

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AP Psychology

Definition

Touch sensitivity refers to the ability of different parts of our body to detect and respond to tactile stimuli, such as pressure, temperature, and pain. It varies across body regions due to differences in the density and distribution of sensory receptors.

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