Which of the Following Is Responsible for the Ability to Selectively

question 170

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is responsible for the ability to selectively attend to certain kinds of information in one's surroundings and become alert to changes?

• A) reticular formation
• B) pons
• C) medulla
• D) cerebellum

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Definitions:

Limbic System

A group of several brain structures located primarily under the cortex and involved in learning, emotion, memory, and motivation.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain, involved in complex functions such as thought, perception, language, and consciousness.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located at the back of the skull, crucial for coordination, precision, and timing of movements.

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, responsible for voluntary activities, speech, sensation, vision, hearing, thought, and memory.