The Reticular Formation Is Primarily Responsible for _____

question 91

Multiple Choice

The reticular formation is primarily responsible for _____.

• A) controlling breathing and regulating reflexes to maintain an upright posture
• B) involved in arousal and stereotyped patterns such as walking, sleeping, or turning to attend to a sudden noise
• C) control and coordination of balance, hearing, and parasympathetic function
• D) governs higher brain functions, such as thinking, learning, and consciousness

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Definitions:

Cognitive Map

A mental representation of one's physical environment and spatial orientation.

Learning-Performance Distinction

The difference between acquiring a skill (learning) and the ability to demonstrate it under certain conditions (performance).

Behavioristic View Point

The perspective in psychology that emphasizes the study of observable behaviors and the processes that underlie them, often disregarding mental states.

Peripheral Need

A secondary or less critical requirement for an organism or system, usually complementary to primary needs.