What is one of the key functions of the prefrontal cortex that contributed to the evolution of the human brain?

Understanding Human Brain Evolution and Happiness

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It acts as an experience simulator.
It regulates emotions.
It enhances memory retention.
It improves motor skills.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the impact bias?
The tendency to avoid negative situations.
The tendency to underestimate the duration of emotions.
The tendency to overestimate the difference between outcomes.
The tendency to remember only positive experiences.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the research, how do lottery winners and paraplegics compare in terms of happiness a year after their respective events?
Lottery winners are significantly happier.
Paraplegics are significantly happier.
Both groups are equally happy.
Neither group experiences happiness.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is synthetic happiness?
Happiness that is dependent on external factors.
Happiness that is temporary and fleeting.
Happiness created when we don't get what we want.
Happiness derived from achieving goals.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT an example of someone synthesizing happiness?
A person who loses a job and feels better off.
A person who is content after leaving a famous band.
A person who regrets missing an investment opportunity.
A person who finds joy after being wrongfully imprisoned.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the free choice paradigm experiment demonstrate?
People prefer to have no choices.
People synthesize happiness by changing their preferences.
People are happier when they have more options.
People cannot change their preferences unconsciously.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the experiment with amnesiac patients, what was observed about their preferences?
They remembered their choices clearly.
They showed no change in preferences.
They preferred the print they owned without knowing it.
They disliked all the prints equally.
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