A Study Used Brain Imaging on Women Solving Math Problems

question 29

Multiple Choice

A study used brain imaging on women solving math problems.Group A was reminded that women usually perform poorly in math.Group B was not.The scans of the two groups showed that Group A showed:

• A) similar brain activity as Group B
• B) more brain activity in the areas involved in learning math
• C) more brain activity in the areas involved in social and emotional processing
• D) less brain activity in the areas involved in social and emotional processing

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Definitions:

Permanent Incapacitation

The irreversible condition of being unable to perform tasks or activities due to severe injury, illness, or disability.

Children's Understanding

The process through which young individuals grasp, comprehend, and make sense of concepts, experiences, and the world around them.

Death

The cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism, marking the permanent end of life processes.

Emotional State

The current condition of a person's emotions, which can fluctuate based on experiences and internal and external factors.