The Thalamus Serves as a

question 46

Multiple Choice

The thalamus serves as a

• A) memory bank.
• B) reward center.
• C) sensory control center.
• D) master gland.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Consistency

A psychological theory suggesting that individuals are motivated to maintain consistency among their cognitions, leading to changes in attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors when inconsistencies occur.

Festinger and Carlsmith's Experiment

A psychological study on cognitive dissonance which demonstrated how attitude change can result from forced compliance behavior.

Enjoyable

Experiences or activities that provide pleasure, satisfaction, or joy, making them desirable to engage in.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

The Cognitive Dissonance Theory proposes that people experience discomfort (dissonance) when their beliefs or actions contradict each other, prompting them to alter their attitudes or behaviors to reduce the dissonance.