Question

michael is sensitive to various sensations of touch, and sensory stimuli that are generally considered harmless, such as hugs, make him feel threatened. he is most likely experiencing tactile _______
a. attentiveness
b. hyposensitivity
c. responsiveness
d. hypersensitivity

please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

Analyze the symptoms described

The prompt states that Michael is highly sensitive to touch and feels threatened by harmless tactile stimuli like hugs.

Define the prefix terms

• "Hyper-" means over, above, or excessive.
• "Hypo-" means under, below, or deficient.

Match symptoms to the correct term

An extreme or over-reactive sensitivity to touch is referred to as tactile hypersensitivity.

Answer:

• (A) attentiveness
• (B) hyposensitivity
• (C) responsiveness
• (D) hypersensitivity (Correct answer)