Visual Inputs to the ________ Serve to Synchronize Biorhythms with Natural

question 54

Multiple Choice

Visual inputs to the ________ serve to synchronize biorhythms with natural light and dark.

• A) suprachiasmatic nucleus
• B) superior colliculi
• C) lateral geniculate body
• D) pretectal nuclei

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Definitions:

Functionalism

A psychological theory that emphasizes the role of mental processes in how people adapt to their environment.

Gestalt Psychology

A theory of mind and brain positing that the operational principle of the brain is holistic, parallel, and analog, with self-organizing tendencies.

Purpose of Consciousness

The reason or intention behind being aware of one's environment, thoughts, and feelings, possibly for effective interaction and adaptation.

William James

An American philosopher and psychologist, often referred to as the "Father of American psychology," known for his works on pragmatism and the psychology of religious experience.