The role of the reticular formation in arousal is that it is ____.

A. the single, critical system in arousing the cortex
B. only one of several systems involved in arousal
C. activated only by external stimuli
D. activated only by internal stimuli


Answer: B

Psychology

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a. add additional points that support his position, even if they are weaker arguments. b. ask his parents to think about their decision for a few days. c. repeat the arguments that he has already made. d. play some soft background music while he and his parents discuss the issue some more.

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In addition to studying the role of electricity in the functioning of nerve cells, Helmholtz also studied ______.

A. smell B. drug addiction C. vision D. anger

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A fundamental assumption in a theory from which hypotheses can be derived is called a(n):

a. scientific method. b. postulate. c. concrete reality. d. spatial ability.

Psychology

Which would be true of a person with a Type A behavior pattern?

a. eating slowly c. dominating group discussions b. delegating authority to others d. arriving late to appointments

Psychology