The Spinal Cord

question 6

Multiple Choice

The spinal cord

• A) controls the reticular activating system.
• B) stores reflexive memory.
• C) forms memory engrams.
• D) links the peripheral nervous system to the brain.
• E) is characterized by conscious activity.

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Definitions:

Learned Helplessness

A state where an individual experiences feelings of inability to control their circumstances, stemming from traumatic experiences or ongoing unsuccessful attempts.

Goal Shielding

Occurs when the activation of a focal goal the person is working on inhibits the accessibility of alternative goals.

Free Will

The power of acting without the constraint of necessity or fate; the ability to act at one's own discretion.

Status Quo Bias

The preference for the current state of affairs, where changes are perceived as losses rather than gains, leading to resistance to change.