The Light of Dawn and the Buzz of an Alarm

question 69

Multiple Choice

The light of dawn and the buzz of an alarm clock lead to wakefulness through the_________ .

• A) basal nuclei
• B) limbic system
• C) reticular activating system
• D) cerebellar peduncles

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Definitions:

Piaget

Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering theory of cognitive development in children.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be observed.

Direct Perception

The theory that the environment provides all necessary cues for perception, which can be directly grasped without additional cognitive processes.

Cognitive Psychologist

A professional who studies mental processes such as perception, thought, memory, and reasoning.