In Benjamin Libet's Experiments, the Timing of Conscious Will Was

question 191

Multiple Choice

In Benjamin Libet's experiments, the timing of conscious will was shown to follow which pattern?

• A)brain activity begins, a conscious wish to act is experienced, then behavioral action occurs
• B)a conscious wish to act is experienced, brain activity begins, then behavioral action occurs
• C)behavioral action occurs, brain activity begins, then a conscious wish to act is experienced
• D)a conscious wish to act is experienced, behavioral action occurs, then brain activity begins

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Definitions:

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