One of the Key Functions of the Thalamus Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

One of the key functions of the thalamus is:

• A)acting as an important gathering point for sensory input
• B)the regulation of eating, drinking, and sexual behavior
• C)the control of motivational and emotional behaviors
• D)acting as a gateway into long-term memory

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Definitions:

Freudian Theory

A psychological theory developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping personality and behavior.

Denial of Reality

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Self-conscious

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Impaired Performance

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