The Prefrontal Cortex ____

question 96

Multiple Choice

 The prefrontal cortex ____.

• A) is the main area for touch and other body information
• B) keeps track of the position of the body relative to the world
• C) is active during preparations for a movement and less active during movement itself
• D) responds to lights, noises, and other signals for a movement.

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Definitions:

Unconscious

Relating to the part of the mind that is inaccessible to conscious thought but that affects behavior and emotions.

Memory

The cognitive process involving encoding, storing, and retrieving information, allowing individuals to retain and recall past experiences.

Pleasure Principle

A psychoanalytic concept suggesting that people seek immediate gratification to fulfill their desires and avoid pain, without considering the consequences.

Reality Principle

A psychoanalytic concept that represents the ability of the mind to assess the external world and act upon it realistically, as opposed to the pleasure principle.