Suppose Ricardo Is Sitting in Class, Is Extremely Hungry, and Spots

question 83

Multiple Choice

Suppose Ricardo is sitting in class, is extremely hungry, and spots his neighbor munching on a tempting snack. If Ricardo is like MOST people, then his automatic system would ____.

• A)not even notice
• B)notice but would not have any thoughts about it
• C)prompt him to snatch the snack away from the neighbor
• D)prompt him to think of a more socially acceptable way to get a snack

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Definitions:

Superior Rectus

A muscle in the eye that is responsible for upward movement, helping to control the direction in which the eye looks.

Inferior Rectus

A muscle in the eye that primarily aids in looking downward and contributes to the rotation of the eyeball.

Linea Alba

A fibrous structure that runs down the midline of the abdomen, providing attachment for abdominal muscles.

Serratus Anterior

The serratus anterior is a muscle that originates on the surface of the 1st to 8th ribs at the side of the chest and inserts along the entire anterior length of the medial border of the scapula, playing a crucial role in the movement of the shoulder blade.