When You Walk to Class, You Do Not Have to Think

question 76

Multiple Choice

When you walk to class, you do not have to think consciously about how to walk. When you get there, you pay attention to the lecture even though it is boring and you are tired. The structure that plays an important role in these activities by manipulation of various neurotransmitters is the

• A) reticular formation.
• B) frontal lobe.
• C) hypothalamus.
• D) amygdala.

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Definitions:

Visual Cliff

An experimental apparatus used to measure infants’ perception of depth and their understanding of risks associated with apparent high drops.

Developmental Researchers

Individuals who study the various stages of psychological growth and changes that occur from infancy to adulthood.

Eleanor Gibson

Known for her work in developmental psychology, particularly for the "visual cliff" experiment which studies depth perception in infants to understand their learning processes.

Manipulate Objects

The action of handling, controlling, or applying physical operations to objects, exploring their characteristics and the effects of interactions.