Pretend You Are in Tenth Grade

question 29

Essay

Pretend you are in tenth grade. Write a self-description of 75-100 words as a typical 16-year-old might write it.

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Definitions:

Periaqueductal Gray

A region in the midbrain that plays a critical role in pain modulation, defensive behavior, and several other behavioral and physiological functions.

Inferotemporal Cortex

A region in the temporal lobe of the brain involved in the processing of visual objects, including recognition of complex shapes and patterns.

John Watson

An American psychologist considered one of the founders of behaviorism, emphasizing the importance of observable behavior over internal mental processes.

Roger Sperry

An American neuropsychologist, neurobiologist and Nobel laureate known for his work on split-brain research and neuronal plasticity.