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Deanne can see and recognize objects,but she seems to be unable to reach out and grasp them appropriately.She often knocks over cups and drops pencils because she doesn't orient her hand to grip them.If this problem is related to brain damage to the perceptual system,which area is most likely to be damaged
Drive Reduction
A theory of motivation suggesting that behavior is motivated by the desire to reduce internal drives caused by unmet physiological needs.
Food Deprivation
The state of being kept from food, leading to feelings of hunger and possibly affecting physical and mental health.
Basal Metabolic Rate
A measure of the amount of energy expended while at rest in a neutrally temperate environment; it reflects the energy required to maintain the body's basic physiological functions.
Lateral Hypothalamus
An area of the brain that plays a critical role in regulating hunger and thirst.
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