The Daydreaming Brain I

What were scientists in Canada studying in relation to the brain?

• Memory retention

• Visual perception

• Problem-solving during daydreaming

• Motor skills

What task were the test subjects performing during the experiment?

• Pushing a button when numbers appeared on a screen

• Completing a jigsaw puzzle

• Solving math problems

• Reading a passage out loud

What part of the brain lit up on the brain scanner when the subjects began daydreaming?

• Language processing areas

• Motor cortex

• Visual cortex

• Problem-solving areas

What did the research show about brain activity during daydreaming compared to focusing on a routine task?

• It is equally active

• It is less active

• It is unpredictable

• It is more active

What might be more productive when people are struggling to solve complex problems?

• Focusing harder on the complex problem

• Asking for help from others

• Switching to a simpler task and letting their mind wander

• Taking a break and doing nothing

Who will be interested in the developments in the study of daydreaming and brain activity?

• Physicists studying quantum mechanics

• Psychologists interested in creativity and imagination

• Economists studying market trends

• Biologists studying marine life

What is the potential benefit of understanding more about daydreaming and brain activity?

• Improving memory retention

• Enhancing problem-solving abilities

• Boosting physical strength

• Increasing visual perception