The Thalamus Is Often Called the "Air Traffic Controller" of the Brain

question 15

Multiple Choice

The thalamus is often called the "air traffic controller" of the brain because it

• A) controls the autonomic functions of the body, such as the fight-or-flight response.
• B) determines what can enter the brain from the blood.
• C) controls reflexes.
• D) determines the routing of incoming sensory information to the correct cerebral cortex area.
• E) passes motor information on to the cerebellum.

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Definitions:

Schachter's

Refers to Stanley Schachter's theory, which suggests that emotion is based on two factors: physiological arousal and the cognitive interpretation of that arousal.

Autonomic Arousal

A physiological response that involves the autonomic nervous system, affecting heart rate, respiration, and other involuntary functions, typically in reaction to stress or excitement.

Display Rules

Socially learned guidelines that dictate how emotions should be expressed based on cultural norms, contexts, and relationships.

Cultural Norms

Shared expectations and rules that guide behavior of people within social groups, societies, or cultures.