Mitch Is Very Interested in All Electronic Devices,from Computers to Stereos,and

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Short Answer

Mitch is very interested in all electronic devices,from computers to stereos,and pays attention to all advertisements related to these types of products,even if he is not purchasing one of these products.Why does he do this?

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Definitions:

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that is responsible for regulating wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.

Beta Wave Activity

refers to the brain wave patterns associated with active, alert, and waking states of consciousness, characterized by a higher frequency of neural oscillations.

Alpha Wave Activity

Brainwaves detected via EEG, associated with a relaxed yet alert state of consciousness.

Inverted-U Function

A theory suggesting that there is an optimal level of arousal for performance, with both too little and too much arousal leading to poorer outcomes.