The Following Statements All Refer to the Human Brain When

question 48

Multiple Choice

The following statements all refer to the human brain when mental activity is occurring. Which statement is correct?

• A) In order to detect electric currents in the brain, you must open the skull and make direct electrical contact with the brain.
• B) The electric currents in the brain can be detected outside the brain by detecting the magnetic fields they produce.
• C) The electric currents in the brain can be mapped by shaving a person's head and dropping iron filings on the head.
• D) The electric currents in the brain produce an aura that can be detected visually.
• E) The electric currents in the brain cannot be detected by any means.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A section of the brain's limbic system involved in emotion regulation, particularly fear, anger, and the processing of emotional memories.

Paranoia

A psychological condition characterized by irrational mistrust or suspicion and fear of perceived threats or persecution.

Seasonal Birth

The phenomenon of birth rates varying according to the season of the year.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight, leading to severe restrictions on food intake and often starvation.