Which of the following is true of homeostasis?
A. It pertains to the idea of maintaining physiological balance.
B. It is based on the principle that moderate levels of arousal lead to optimal performance.
C. It argues that humans are motivated to be in situations that are neither too stimulating nor not stimulating enough.
D. It is central to the idea of drive augmentation.
Answer: A
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A) pituitary gland; striatum B) substantia nigra; striatum C) pituitary gland; substantia nigra D) striatum; substantia nigra
Classical conditioning of the nictitating membrane in rabbits is prevented by lesions of the
A. amygdala. B. deep cerebellar nuclei. C. interpositus nucleus of the cerebellum. D. inferior olive.
A brain-based treatment for memory problems would likely target which part of the brain?
A. Amygdala B. Hippocampus C. Occipital lobe D. Reticular formation
Advocates of the constructivist approach to teaching believe that students need to
A. follow instructions diligently. B. think in critical and creative ways. C. master the content of a discipline. D. maximize the time spent on academic tasks.