PET Studies Conducted by Posner and Raichle Showed That Different

question 44

Multiple Choice

PET studies conducted by Posner and Raichle showed that different levels of word processing exist in the brain. Which of the following is not one of these levels?

• A) Passive exposure to visually presented words
• B) Oral repetition of words (speaking)
• C) Using hand gestures to represent words
• D) Generation of a semantic association to a presented word

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