Researchers from the Brain and Mind Institute at the University

question 110

Multiple Choice

Researchers from the Brain and Mind Institute at the University of Western Ontario have used functional brain-imaging techniques to uncover evidence for

• A)the specific and independent anatomical brain structures and associated networks most responsible for defining intelligence.
• B)confirmation for viability of the g factor description of intelligence.
• C)interaction of networks in the brain explaining the global explanation for intelligence known as psychometric g.
• D)a biological explanation for intelligence.

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Definitions:

Overly Optimistic

Describes an excessively positive outlook on situations, often disregarding potential risks or negative outcomes.

Over-Confidence

A cognitive bias where an individual's belief in their own abilities or the prospects of a situation are excessively optimistic beyond what evidence supports.

Regret Aversion

A psychological effect where individuals avoid making decisions that could result in action-based regret, affecting investment choices and risk-taking behaviors.