What part of the brain acts as a relay station for incoming sensory information?

A. hypothalamus
B. thalamus
C. cerebellum
D. pituitary gland


Answer: B

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A. Most people around the world generally report being in a good mood. B. Slower thinking is associated with more positive moods. C. Emotions are more diffuse, more global, and more pervasive than moods. D. The goal of positive psychology is to create an abundance of positive moods over the course of the life span and to eliminate negative moods.

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