Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and Behavior (MindTap Course List)
Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and Behavior (MindTap Course List)
15th Edition
ISBN: 9781337565691
Author: Dennis Coon, John O. Mitterer, Tanya S. Martini
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Question
Book Icon
Chapter 2.9, Problem 1KB
Summary Introduction

Introduction: The forebrain is the primary part of the brain. The upper part of the forebrain is the thalamus that accounts for cognitive thinking, mental process, emotions, voluntary movements, and sensation. The lower part of the forebrain is the hypothalamus that accounts of involuntary functions.

Expert Solution & Answer
Check Mark

Answer to Problem 1KB

Correct answer: The given statement, “executive functions are important to self-regulation because they help us to set goals and work toward them successfully”, is true.

Explanation of Solution

The thalamus or the prefrontal cortex is important for the higher mental process, cognitive thinking and also to demonstrate self-regulation and self-control. These abilities of the prefrontal cortex are called the executive functions, as they help to set goals and the ways to achieve it. Setting goals and achieving success is a reflection that shows higher mental process and thinking. The executive function also displays controlled emotions and attention that are needed to achieve certain goals.   

Hence, the given statement is true.  

Want to see more full solutions like this?

Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)
Psychology
ISBN:9780134477961
Author:Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White
Publisher:PEARSON
Text book image
Cognitive Psychology
Psychology
ISBN:9781337408271
Author:Goldstein, E. Bruce.
Publisher:Cengage Learning,
Text book image
Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and ...
Psychology
ISBN:9781337565691
Author:Dennis Coon, John O. Mitterer, Tanya S. Martini
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Psychology in Your Life (Second Edition)
Psychology
ISBN:9780393265156
Author:Sarah Grison, Michael Gazzaniga
Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company
Text book image
Cognitive Psychology: Connecting Mind, Research a...
Psychology
ISBN:9781285763880
Author:E. Bruce Goldstein
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Theories of Personality (MindTap Course List)
Psychology
ISBN:9781305652958
Author:Duane P. Schultz, Sydney Ellen Schultz
Publisher:Cengage Learning