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Rick Tuan has a unique problem. He must persuade a good friend to stop smoking. He knows that if he just says "Quit," his message will be rejected. Instead, Rick chooses to offer a ________ message in which he presents the positives and negatives of quitting smoking. He feels sure that his approach will have a greater likelihood of success with his friend.


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Split-Brain

A condition resulting from surgery that cuts the corpus callosum, separating the cerebral hemispheres and affecting communication between them.

Severed Cerebellum

A condition involving damage to or disconnection of the cerebellum, a part of the brain that plays a significant role in motor control and coordination.

Thalamus

The thalamus is a vital brain structure acting as a relay station for sensory information, channeling incoming data to appropriate areas of the brain for processing.

Sensory Information

Data received by the senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell), which is then interpreted by the brain to form an understanding of the world.

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