Which of the Following Is NOT an Important Reason Why

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an important reason why someone would fail to show an emotional response to evocative words when undergoing an fMRI assessment?

• A)They might not have paid attention.
• B)They might not have understood the words.
• C)They might be distracted by the loud noises of the machine itself.
• D)Evocative words alone should not produce an emotional response.

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