Which of the following describes one function of the hypothalamus?
a. Controls breathing, heartbeat and other vital functions.
b. Enables us to coordinate movement and learn motor skills
c. Gateway from the sense organs to the primary sensory cortex.
d. Assists with controlling our body temperature.
Answer: d. Assists with controlling our body temperature.
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In order to be certain that the effects are due to the experimental manipulation, experimenters typically include:
a) More participants b) A control group c) A different experimental group d) A diverse group of participants