What Action of the Prefrontal Cortex Led to Its Being

question 140

Multiple Choice

What action of the prefrontal cortex led to its being labeled the crucial convergence zone?

• A) Its role in making outcome-based decisions.
• B) Its role in guiding motor responses.
• C) Its role in regulating stress responses.
• D) Its role in sustaining an animal's attention toward both the external and the internal environments.

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Definitions:

Emotional Stability

A personality trait characterized by the ability to remain calm and composed, managing stress and negative emotions effectively.

Anxious

Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Big Five

A model describing five major dimensions of human personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Neutral Observers

Refers to individuals or entities that watch or analyze events without influencing them or having a preconceived bias.