What Is the Main Function of the Reticular Formation

question 67

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of the reticular formation?

• A) to control thinking
• B) to regulate emotions
• C) to control levels of alertness
• D) to coordinate involuntary rapid fine-motor movements

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Definitions:

Effectiveness

The degree to which something achieves a desired or intended result or outcome.

Punishment

A consequence applied with the intent of reducing the occurrence of an undesirable behavior.

Positive Punishment

Adding an unpleasant stimulus in response to a behavior to decrease the likelihood of that behavior happening in the future.

Negative Punishment

A behavioral modification technique where a desirable stimulus is removed following an unwanted behavior, decreasing the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.