The Majority of Innovations and Inventions That Society Benefits from Today

question 15

Multiple Choice

The majority of innovations and inventions that society benefits from today

• A)were the responsibility of individuals in small business
• B)were developed in University research labs
• C)have been imported form countries with strong research centres
• D)were developed in large business with significant research funding

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Definitions:

Reticular Formation

A complex network of interconnected neurons that are involved in regulating wakefulness, sleep, and transition between sleep and wakefulness, as well as in various reflex actions.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, controlling basic emotions and drives like fear, pleasure, and anger.

Amygdala

A part of the brain within the temporal lobe, crucial for emotion regulation, particularly fear, and memory.

Reward Deficiency Syndrome

A condition characterized by an inability to experience pleasure or satisfaction from activities usually found enjoyable, often linked to dopamine imbalances.