The part of the brain extending from the medulla through the pons and made up of groups of nerve cells that can immediately activate other parts of the brain to produce general bodily arousal is called the
A. cerebellum.
B. sarcoplasmic reticulum.
C. thalamus.
D. reticular formation.
Answer: D
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a. unable to pay or becomes disinterested. b. not benefiting or being harmed by the treatment. c. a better candidate for medication. d. not anticipating any change.
By spreading the responsibility to act among several people, the likelihood that help will be given to a person in need
a. is increased. b. is decreased. c. becomes erratic. d. is handled more efficiently.
Which statement is not consistent with Darwin's view of evolution?
a. Different species arouse from a common ancestor. b. Humans and chimps share at least 98% of their DNA. c. Present day humans descended from a creature that split off from apes. d. Humans belong to their own, unique family tree.
Jacob studies how people change and grow over time physically, mentally, and socially. He is a(n) _______________ psychologist
a. industrial/organizational b. developmental c. educational d. psychometric