Sillain Is Participating in a FMRI Study Replicating Asch's Study

question 70

Multiple Choice

Sillain is participating in a fMRI study replicating Asch's study on conformity. When she performed alone at judging the figures, what area of her brain was most likely active?

• A) The decision-making center
• B) The motor cortex
• C) The area dedicated to vision
• D) The prefrontal cortex

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Definitions:

Maturation

The process of development in which an individual matures or reaches full functional capacity, particularly in the context of physical and cognitive growth.

Neural Interconnections

The connections between neurons in the brain that allow for communication through synapses, forming complex networks that underlie thought, behavior, and perception.

Infantile Amnesia

The inability of adults to recall memories from early childhood, typically before age 3-4 years.

Association Areas

are regions of the cerebral cortex that integrate information from various sensory inputs and are involved in higher cognitive functions.