DrLeCap Is Taking Brain Scans of People While They Do

question 116

Multiple Choice

Dr.LeCap is taking brain scans of people while they do simple cognitive tasks.He notices that the event-related potential ERP) waves of 20 participants occurred significantly faster than the waves of the other 50 participants.Dr.LeCap could conclude from this finding that the 20 people with faster ERP waves are likely to be, on average, than the 50 people with the slower waves.

• A)more intelligent
• B)more highly motivated
• C)working harder and more intelligent
• D)more highly motivated and working harder

Comprehend the functions of different hormones and neurotransmitters.

Recognize neural networks and their importance in processing sensory information and facilitating motor control.

Understand the impact of the nervous system on physiological responses to stress and environmental changes.

Learn about the body's homeostasis maintenance through the interactions of the nervous system.

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Definitions:

Logical Order

The arrangement of ideas, statements, or events in a sequence that follows a coherent and orderly pattern, often used to enhance understanding or argumentation.

Balance Theory

A theory which proposes that the motivation to maintain consistency among one’s thoughts colors how people form new attitudes and can also drive them to change existing attitudes.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological conflict resulting from incongruous beliefs and attitudes held simultaneously.

Thoughts

Mental processes or ideas that occur as part of cognitive functions like reasoning, perception, and judgment.