Recent Evidence Suggests That the _____ Is More Than Just

question 475

Multiple Choice

Recent evidence suggests that the _____ is more than just a sensory relay station and plays a key role in regulating levels of awareness, attention, motivation, and emotional aspects of sensations.

• A) pituitary gland
• B) thalamus
• C) hypothalamus
• D) primary motor cortex

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Definitions:

Stoicism

An ancient Greek philosophy that teaches the development of self-control and fortitude as a means of overcoming destructive emotions and achieving personal tranquility.

Hedonism

A philosophy that argues that the pursuit of pleasure and intrinsic goods are the primary or most important goals of human life.

Unforeseen

Situations or outcomes that were not anticipated or predicted.

Beyond Our Control

Refers to situations or events that cannot be influenced or directed by individuals due to external factors.