What The Libet Experiment Tells Us About Free Will

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What was the primary aim of Libet's experiment?
To study the impact of external stimuli on decision making
To determine if the mind prepares for movement before conscious awareness
To measure the speed of wrist flexing
To analyze the effects of electrodes on brain activity
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What does the readiness potential graph indicate?
The exact moment a person decides to move
The brain's activity before conscious decision
The duration of conscious awareness
The speed of wrist movement
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How much earlier did the brain begin to act compared to the participants' reported awareness?
150 milliseconds
350 milliseconds
500 milliseconds
1000 milliseconds
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What was Libet's interpretation of his experiment's findings?
Decisions are entirely predetermined by the brain
The conscious mind can veto actions at the last moment
Free will does not exist
The brain and conscious mind act simultaneously
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What question arises from Libet's findings regarding free will?
How does brain activity affect physical health?
How do external factors influence decision making?
To what extent are we truly in control of our actions?
What is the role of the subconscious mind?
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