Chapter 4 Discusses Neuroscience Research on the Central Executive

question 42

Multiple Choice

Chapter 4 discusses neuroscience research on the central executive. According to this discussion, the central executive

• A) is primarily controlled by brain structures located below the cortex.
• B) is primarily controlled by brain structures at the back of the cortex.
• C) is primarily controlled by portions of the frontal lobe.
• D) apparently does not have a consistent connection with any part of the brain, at least according to the current research.

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