When Sam Walks into His Class,he Does Not Have to Think

question 70

Multiple Choice

When Sam walks into his class,he does not have to think consciously about how to walk.When he gets there,he pays attention to the lectures even if they are boring or he is tired.In this scenario,the brain structure that is most likely causing these stereotyped patterns of behavior in Sam is the

• A)reticular formation.
• B)substantia nigra.
• C)hypothalamus.
• D)amygdala.

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Definitions:

Evaluation Apprehension

Anxiety stemming from the possibility of being judged or evaluated by others.

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli, often associated with increased heart rate and alertness.

Dominant Response

The most common or strongest response emitted by an organism when faced with a particular stimulus.

Collectivist Cultures

Cultures that emphasize the needs and goals of the group over the needs and desires of the individual.