Staats and Burns Conducted a Study of Learning to Push

question 119

True/False

Staats and Burns conducted a study of learning to push or pull a handle to distinguish religious or
transportation words, and found that subjects' religious values influenced their performance.

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Definitions:

Medial Hypothalamus

An area of the brain, part of the hypothalamus, involved in the regulation of appetite, aggression, and certain aspects of emotion.

Lateral Hypothalamus

Part of the hypothalamus gland in the brain, believed to control hunger and thirst by regulating the body's perception of the need to eat or drink.

Pancreas

A glandular organ in the digestive and endocrine system of vertebrates, producing enzymes and hormones such as insulin to aid in digestion and blood sugar regulation.

Weight Gain

An increase in body weight. This can result from the accumulation of body fat, muscle mass, or fluid retention.