This Part of the Brain Is Thought to Control the Various

question 18

Multiple Choice

This part of the brain is thought to control the various states of consciousness

• A)Cerebral cortex
• B)Reticular activating system
• C)Thalamus
• D)Cerebellum
• E)Hippocampus

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Definitions:

Pathological Gambling

A behavioral addiction characterized by a compulsive urge to gamble despite harmful negative consequences or a desire to stop.

Withdrawal

The process of the body adjusting to the absence of a substance it has become dependent on, often causing physical and psychological symptoms.

Moderate or Severe SUD

Moderate or severe substance use disorder (SUD) indicates an advanced level of addiction, characterized by substantial impairment in health, daily function, or social, work, or school environments.

NSSI

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) refers to the deliberate, direct destruction or alteration of body tissue without suicidal intent, often as a way to manage distress.