The Region of the Brain Responsible for Predicting the Consequence

question 143

Multiple Choice

The region of the brain responsible for predicting the consequence of events or actions is the

• A)prefrontal cerebral cortex.
• B)occipital association cortex.
• C)reticular formation.
• D)temporal lobe.
• E)cerebral ganglia.

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Definitions:

Fallacy of Composition

The incorrect belief that what is true for the individual, or part, must necessarily be true for the group, or the whole.

Association

A group of individuals organized for a common purpose, having a formal structure and usually having voluntary membership.

Causation

The act or process whereby one event, process, or state (a cause) leads to the production of another event, process, or state (an effect).

Positive Economic Statement

A statement that can be proved or disproved by reference to facts.