Describe the function of the reticular formation.

What will be an ideal response?


The reticular formation is responsible for a variety of functions, including muscle tone, posture and locomotion, and specific movements of the face or limbs.

Psychology

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a. cannot eat fruits or vegetables. b. have damage to the 21st pair of chromosomes. c. should be placed on a special diet at soon as possible after birth. d. usually live for only a few weeks.

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The functional units of heredity that are composed of DNA and specify the structure of proteins are called chromosomes

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Psychology

Which of these is a therapeutic approach that uses the concepts of operant conditioning to modify behaviors and is one of the most commonly used therapeutic interventions for treating individuals with autistic spectrum disorders?

a) applied behaviorial analysis (ABA) b) contingency management therapy c) alternative desired behavior analysis d) reinforcement-punishment training

Psychology

Dan likes his new roommate Tim. He invites Tim to go everywhere with him—parties, lunch, even to the grocery store. Dan feels he's being warm and welcoming to his new friend

Tim, however, doesn't understand why it seems that Dan can't do anything on his own, and seems to need his companionship constantly. The difference in how Dan and Tim perceive Dan's actions is an illustration of ________ in explaining social behavior. a. explicit values b. naïve realism c. the need to belong d. construals

Psychology