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In which of the following activities is a person’s prefrontal cortex most likely

ID: 3490098 • Letter: I

Question

In which of the following activities is a person’s prefrontal cortex most likely to be activated? A) planning a move in chess B) moving a chess piece to another square C) auditory processing of words D) a baseball batter hitting a fastball In which of the following activities is a person’s prefrontal cortex most likely to be activated? A) planning a move in chess B) moving a chess piece to another square C) auditory processing of words D) a baseball batter hitting a fastball A) planning a move in chess B) moving a chess piece to another square C) auditory processing of words D) a baseball batter hitting a fastball

Explanation / Answer

The correct answer is option A. The prefrontal cortex is the cerebral cortex which covers the front part of the frontal lobe. It activates when one is plotting a chess move.