Nine-Year-Old Brian Was Invited to Be Part of the Basketball

question 14

Multiple Choice

Nine-year-old Brian was invited to be part of the basketball team but his friend Alex was not. Brian thinks that Alex is a good basketball player. Brian is evaluating the situation and trying to decide if it was fair. What helps Brian with this decision is _____.

• A) massive interconnectivity of the brain
• B) increased neurotransmitter activity
• C) decreased myelination of the limbic system
• D) selective attention

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Definitions:

Psychological Phenomenon

A broad term for any mental process or behavior that can be observed or experienced.

Stimuli

External factors or events that provoke a response or reaction from a biological organism.

Memories Distorted

A phenomenon where recall of memories is inaccurately reconstructed or biased, often influenced by new information, beliefs, or suggestions.

Mnemonic

A technique used to assist in remembering information, typically involving patterns, phrases, or associations.