A Scientist Has a Recording of Brain Activity Which Shows

question 137

Multiple Choice

A scientist has a recording of brain activity which shows a readiness potential. What does her reading show?

• A) Her subject showed a marked change in brain activity before the subject reported any awareness of a decision to move.
• B) Her subject showed a marked change in brain activity only after the subject reported an awareness of a decision to move.
• C) Her subject showed no brain changes unless they were prepared for an upcoming unconscious movement.
• D) Her subject showed brain changes only when appropriately prompted to move.

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