What Is the Part of the Brain MOST Closely Associated

question 173

Multiple Choice

What is the part of the brain MOST closely associated with the control of eating and body weight?

• A) the thalamus
• B) the brain stem
• C) the hypothalamus
• D) the cerebral cortex

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Definitions:

Aggressive Behavior

Acts that can cause physical or emotional harm to others, or the intention to hurt others.

Free Play

Unstructured playtime where children engage in activities of their choosing without direct adult guidance or instruction, critical for development.

Classical Conditioning

A training approach where a natural stimulus is paired with one from the environment, leading to a taught reaction.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired together; a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.