In the “_______ paradigm” people were asked to flex a wrist and recordings were made of the associated brain activity. It was found that the motor cortex (responsible for muscular activity) became active prior to the person becoming aware of any intention to flex their wrist.
a. Libet
b. readiness potential
c. cerebral activation
d. Frankl
Answer: a. Libet
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