During an experiment when participants are undergoing neuroimaging, in which of the following scenarios would it be expected that participants’ thoughts are correlated with less default mode network activity?

A. A participant reports daydreaming about what type of dog she would like to adopt.
B. A participant reports about organizing his schedule for the upcoming week.
C. A participant reports thinking about the formal dinner she is attending next month.
D. A participant reports reflecting on an embarrassing experience from class.


Answer: B

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