What Does Research Suggest About the Patterns of Brain Activity

question 60

Multiple Choice

What does research suggest about the patterns of brain activity of introverts and extraverts?

• A) There is no difference in the patterns of brain activity of introverts and extraverts.
• B) Extraverts experience greater activation of brain areas that control emotion when shown positive images.
• C) Brain structures that inhibit behavior possibly associated with danger or pain are less active among introverts than extraverts.
• D) Introverts experience greater activation of brain areas that control emotion when shown positive images.

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Definitions:

Positive Linear Relationship

A direct correlation between two variables in which they both increase or decrease together at a constant rate, as depicted by a positively sloped line on a graph.

Scatter Diagram

A graphical representation of the relationship between two quantitative variables, showing how one variable is affected by changes in the other variable.

Least Squares Method

A statistical technique used to determine the best-fitting line that minimizes the sum of the squared differences between observed and estimated values.

Scatter Diagram

A graphical representation of two variable data points that allows for the visualization of any correlations or patterns between them.