Which of the Following Is TRUE

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE?

• A) The basal ganglia serve as a relay station for incoming sensory information.
• B) The cerebellum is concerned mainly with the coordination of physical movements.
• C) The thalamus is responsible for our different levels of arousal and consciousness.
• D) The reticular formation is involved in essential body functions such as heartbeat, breathing, blood pressure, digestion, and swallowing.

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Definitions:

Representation

An act of depicting or symbolizing something, often through language or imagery.

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Observational research methods where variables are manipulated or controlled in order to investigate their effects on other variables.

Naturalistic Observations

A research method in which subjects are observed in their natural environment without any manipulation by the researcher.