Experiments by Georgopoulos Showed That Visually Guided Arm Movements Are

question 48

Multiple Choice

Experiments by Georgopoulos showed that visually guided arm movements are initiated by corticospinal neurons that were selective for

• A) angle.
• B) age.
• C) activity.
• D) proprioception.
• E) direction.

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Definitions:

Hindsight Bias

The tendency to believe, after an event has occurred, that one would have foreseen or predicted the outcome, often referred to as the "I-knew-it-all-along" effect.

Memory Reconstruction

The process by which memories are not simply played back but actively reconstructed based on available information, perceptions, and experiences.

Retroactive Interference

A memory phenomenon where new information makes it harder to recall information learned earlier.

Proactive Interference

The phenomenon where old memories hold back an individual from retaining new memories.