The Primary Motor Cortex Is Located

question 112

Multiple Choice

The primary motor cortex is located

• A) posterior to the central sulcus.
• B) anterior to the central sulcus.
• C) in the temporal lobe.
• D) in the parietal lobe.
• E) in the occipital lobe.

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Definitions:

William James

A pioneering American psychologist and philosopher recognized for his contributions to pragmatism and functional psychology.

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A perspective in social science and psychology that focuses on the roles or functions of behaviors and mental processes in individuals and society.

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in biology, refers to the process by which organisms adjust to changes in their environment to survive and reproduce, while in psychology, it can denote adjustments in cognitive or behavioral processes.