The Reticular Formation

question 20

Multiple Choice

The reticular formation

• A) maintains alertness and consciousness.
• B) aids in balance and control of body movement.
• C) plays a vital role in memory and in images of space that help us find our way.
• D) is a large bundle of fibers connecting the two cerebral hemispheres.

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Definitions:

Body Contact

Physical interaction or touch between individuals, which can influence emotional and physical health.

Artificial Mothers

Constructs used in psychological experiments to study attachment behaviors, often seen in studies involving infant animals such as monkeys.

Critical Period

A specific time during development when the presence or absence of certain experiences can have profound and lasting effects on an individual.

Basic Trust

An essential belief in the reliability and predictability of the world, usually developed in early childhood.