In One Set of Studies Related to the Somatic Marker

question 108

Multiple Choice

In one set of studies related to the somatic marker hypothesis,participants with and without brain injury are asked to choose draws from high- and low-risk decks of cards.Eventually,most participants without brain injury learn to stop drawing from a risky deck.What else is found in these studies?

• A)About one third of participants with brain injury consistently draw from the low-risk deck throughout the study.
• B)About one third of normal participants are unable to explain why they chose cards from one deck more or less than from another.
• C)Participants become very angry when they are forced to abandon the high-risk deck.
• D)The arousal levels of all participants are consistently low throughout the study.

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Definitions:

Decision Making

The cognitive process resulting in selecting a course of action among several alternatives.

Change Minds

The process of altering one's thoughts, opinions, or decisions based on new information or reconsideration.

Reluctant

Feeling or showing hesitation, unwillingness, or disinclination.

Imperfectly Monitored

A condition where the actions or performances are not fully observed or regulated, often leading to incomplete information or enforcement.