If You're Having Trouble Concentrating or Staying Awake While Reading

question 37

Multiple Choice

If you're having trouble concentrating or staying awake while reading, it would be MOST appropriate to

• A) skip ahead to the next section of the chapter.
• B) switch to a reading assignment for a different class.
• C) take a quick walk around the library or down the hall.
• D) have a cup of coffee or an energy drink.

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Definitions:

Dopamine Cells

Neurons that produce and release dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in reward, motivation, and motor control.

Motor Cortex

The part of the cerebral cortex that plays a role in planning, controlling, and carrying out voluntary movements.

Skilled Control

The ability to efficiently and effectively manipulate tools or interfaces, typically developed through practice and experience.

Anterior Corticospinal Tract

A bundle of nerve fibers that travels from the brain down the spinal cord, involved in the voluntary movement of muscles, especially in the trunk and limbs.