Which of the Following Is Responsible for the Ability to Selectively

question 170

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is responsible for the ability to selectively attend to certain kinds of information in one's surroundings and become alert to changes?

• A) reticular formation
• B) pons
• C) medulla
• D) cerebellum

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