In Experiments Conducted with the Purpose of Developing Algorithms for Controlling

question 40

Multiple Choice

In experiments conducted with the purpose of developing algorithms for controlling robotic arms, researchers "decoded" activity from the _______ cortex.

• A) primary motor
• B) premotor
• C) posterior parietal
• D) orbitofrontal

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Definitions:

Neocortex

The part of the brain involved in higher-order brain functions such as sensory perception, cognition, generation of motor commands, spatial reasoning, and language.

Allocortex

A type of cortical tissue in the brain with fewer layers than the neocortex, involved in functions such as olfaction and emotion.

Perceptual World

The perceptual world refers to an individual's subjective interpretation and understanding of the external environment through sensory input.

Motivational States

Psychological conditions that drive individuals to act towards a goal or fulfil a need.