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Question 1

Allodynia

Answer 1

A type of hypersensitivity characterized by the perception of pain in response to a non-painful stimulus

Question 2

Centrally mediated sensation

Answer 2

Sensation controlled primarily by the brain and spinal cord, such as stereognosis

Question 3

Desensitization intervention

Answer 3

A type of sensory intervention that involves the application of standardized and sequential textures to relieve hypersensitivity

Question 4

Exteroceptive sensation

Answer 4

(superficial sensation): a type of peripherally mediated sensation perceived locally by sensory receptors in the skin and mucous membranes and consists of touch, pain, and temperature awareness

Question 5

Haptic perception

Answer 5

A type of centrally mediated sensation characterized by identifying and perceiving object features achieved by active exploration of the object

Question 6

Hypersensitivity

Answer 6

A response to sensory information in which ordinary stimuli produce exaggerated or unpleasant sensations

Question 7

Hyperesthesia

Answer 7

A type of hypersensitivity characterized by heightened sensitivity to tactile stimuli

Question 8

Peripherally mediated sensation

Answer 8

Is sensation controlled primarily by sensory receptors in the skin, such as light touch

Question 9

Quantitative sensory testing QST

Answer 9

Type of assessment; is the standardized application of a stimulus followed by an interpretation of the patients response in quantitative measures, such as percentage of correct responses

Question 10

Sensibility

Answer 10

A persons sensitivity to sensory stimulation; considered a patient factor in occupational therapy

Question 11

Sensory reeducation

Answer 11

A type of sensory intervention in which therapists guide the process of reteaching the brain how to feel and interpret sensory stimulation