Imagine That You Are Searching Your Room for a Specific

question 13

Multiple Choice

Imagine that you are searching your room for a specific textbook. Which portion of the cortex would be most active during this search?

• A) The parietal lobe
• B) The occipital lobe
• C) The temporal lobe
• D) The frontal lobe

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Definitions:

Stressful Stimulus

Any external or internal event or condition that causes stress in an individual, potentially leading to a physiological and psychological response.

Fear of Heights

An anxiety disorder characterized by an irrational and excessive fear of heights, also known as acrophobia.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic responses and anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation combined with relaxation exercises.

Placebo Technique

A harmless pill, medicine, or procedure prescribed more for the psychological benefit to the patient than for any physiological effect.