Psychology Module 4

Olds and Milner found that a rat kept returning to a location where it had been stimulated by an electrode placed within its

hypothalamus

The limbic system structure that regulates hunger is called the

hypothalamus

Some researchers believe that substance use disorders may result from

a reward deficiency syndrome.

The medulla is part of the brain that most directly regulates

heartbeat and breathing.

The limbic system's hippocampus

helps process explicit memories for storage

Which neural center in the limbic system plays an important role in emotions such as fear and rage

amygdala

Which neural center in the limbic system plays an important role in emotions such as fear and rage?

amygdala

After suffering an accidental brain injury, Kira has difficulty walking in a smooth and coordinated manner. She has probably suffered damage to her

cerebellum.

The "little brain" attached to the rear of the brainstem is called the

cerebellum.

If Professor Kosiba surgically removed the amygdala of a laboratory rat, the rat would most likely become

less aggressive.

The amygdala, hypothalamus, and hippocampus are part of the

limbic system.

The part of the brainstem that controls heartbeat and breathing is called the

medulla

Your life would be most immediately threatened if you suffered destruction of the

medulla.

Which region of your brainstem plays a role in arousing you to a state of alertness when, for example, you accidentally stumble over another person's misplaced pair of shoes?

reticular formation

The thalamus serves as a

sensory control center

Stimulation of the reticular formation will cause a

sleeping cat to awaken.

Research has suggested that a reward deficiency syndrome may contribute to

substance use disorders

Which brain structure receives information from all the senses except smell?

thalamus

Which brain structure relays information from the eyes to the visual cortex?

thalamus

The reticular formation extends from the spinal cord up through the

the thalamus

The activity of the hypothalamus most directly influences

thirst