When You Are Studying with the TV On,which Part of the Brain

question 39

Multiple Choice

When you are studying with the TV on,which part of the brain filters out unnecessary sensory stimuli so that you can focus on your studies?

• A)hypothalamus
• B)cerebellum
• C)reticular activating system
• D)limbic system
• E)basal nuclei

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

An educational method that arises from linking an external stimulus with a stimulus that occurs naturally.

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially produces no specific response other than focusing attention, until it is associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Meaningful Stimulus

Any input from the environment that is significant and can induce a response because of its relevance to the individual.

Erikson's Theory

Refers to a comprehensive psychoanalytic theory that identifies a series of eight stages, each associated with a particular psychosocial conflict that contributes to a major aspect of personality.