The Sleep-Wake Cycle Is Ultimately Controlled by the Part of the Brain

question 180

Multiple Choice

The sleep-wake cycle is ultimately controlled by the part of the brain called the

• A) optical nerve.
• B) substantia nigra
• C) suprachiasmatic nucleus.
• D) median forebrain bundle.

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Definitions:

Situationism

A theory in psychology that suggests human behavior is greatly influenced by external situational factors rather than by internal traits or motivations.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency for observers to underestimate situational influences and overestimate personal characteristics when explaining others' behaviors.

Actor-observer Effect

The tendency to attribute one's own actions to external factors while attributing others' actions to their character or disposition.

Self-serving Bias

A cognitive bias where individuals attribute their successes to personal factors and their failures to external factors, often to maintain self-esteem.