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Members of the School Board Were Tentatively Considering a Proposal

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Members of the school board were tentatively considering a proposal to institute the wearing of uniforms in the elementary and middle school grades. After their last meeting, they are now strongly in favor of the proposal. This illustrates the phenomenon known as __________.


Definitions:

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, important for sleep and arousal.

Starve Themselves

The act of deliberately depriving oneself of food for extended periods, often associated with eating disorders or fasting practices.

Hypothalamus

A critical brain region involved in regulating physiological processes, including temperature, thirst, hunger, and emotional responses.

Thalamus

A small structure within the brain that acts as a relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex, playing a key role in regulating consciousness and sleep.

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