Imaging Studies of Subject M

question 2

Multiple Choice

Imaging studies of subject M.C. have shown that, following callosotomy, there is _____ to the site of sensory stimulation.

• A) increased neural activity ipsilateral
• B) increased neural activity contralateral
• C) decreased neural activity ipsilateral
• D) decreased neural activity contralateral

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Definitions:

Obedience Study

A research experiment that investigates the extent to which individuals comply with orders from an authority figure, famously exemplified by Stanley Milgram's experiments.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Reproductive Rights

The rights of individuals to decide freely and responsibly on the number, spacing, and timing of their children, and to have the information and means to do so.

Groupthink

A phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity within a group leads to an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.