Suzy is having her brain scanned. She is asked to imagine butterflies. The doctor is puzzled because the area of the brain expected to be very active is not. Instead, her frontal lobe is very active. What was Suzy most likely experiencing to cause this unexpected finding?

A. Suzy is hearing the soft humming sound of the scanning equipment.
B. She is planning her big party at her apartment this weekend.
C. She feels the texture of the sweater she is wearing.
D. She is trying to understand what the doctor is telling her.


Answer: B

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