By Using Hypnosis, Experimenters Were Able to Reduce the Perceived

question 86

Multiple Choice

By using hypnosis, experimenters were able to reduce the perceived intensity of pain. This change in perception was correlated with a decrease in activation of the

• A) anterior cingulate cortex.
• B) somatosensory cortex.
• C) insular cortex.
• D) thalamus.
• E) periaqueductal gray.

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Definitions:

Neurons

The basic working units of the brain, specialized cells designed to transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.

Central Nervous System

Comprises the brain and spinal cord, serving as the primary processing center for the entire nervous system, controlling thoughts, movements, and sensations.

Sulci

The grooves or furrows on the surface of the brain, involved in dividing the brain into various lobes.

Gyri

The ridges or folds on the surface of the brain, which increase the brain's surface area and are involved in various cognitive processes.