PET Scans of People Taken While They Are Solving Problems

question 17

Multiple Choice

PET scans of people taken while they are solving problems have revealed that the brains of highly intelligent people consumed __________ glucose, suggesting that their brains were working ______ than the brains of people with average intelligence.

• A)more; more efficiently
• B)more; faster
• C)less; more efficiently
• D)less; faster

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Definitions:

Internal Locus

A psychological concept where an individual believes they can control their life and outcomes.

Control

The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.

Immune System

The body's defense mechanism against infections, diseases, and foreign substances, comprising various organs, cells, and proteins.

White Blood Cells

Components of the immune system that defend the body against infectious disease and foreign materials.