The Coordination of Attention and Memory and the Control of Behavioral

question 51

Multiple Choice

The coordination of attention and memory and the control of behavioral responses for the purpose of attaining a goal are handled by the

• A) experience-expectant parts of the brain.
• B) experience-dependent parts of the brain.
• C) executive function of the brain.
• D) parietal lobe.

Explore the impact of childhood trauma on the development of certain psychological disorders.

Recognize obsessive-compulsive personality traits and their impact on daily functioning.

Differentiate between normal emotional responses and clinical depression.

Identify specific phobias and their effects on individual behavior.

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Definitions:

Cones

The light-sensitive receptor cells in the retina that enable humans to see color and fine detail in adequate light but do not function in very dim light.

Night Vision

The ability to see in low-light conditions, which varies significantly among different species and is enhanced by technological devices for humans.

Optic Nerve

The nerve that carries visual information from each retina to both sides of the brain.

Ganglion Cells

Specialized neurons located in the retina that play a critical role in processing visual information.