How do researchers explain the effectiveness of mental imagery as an adjunct to athletes' preparation for competition?
a) Visual imagery activates brain areas related to the sport.
b) EEG records show increased beta production that enhances performance.
c) Brain scans reveal reduced blood flow to certain brain areas, which provides for finer motor control.
d) Increased rates of neural firing across the corpus callosum indicate the two hemispheres work more effectively after visual imagery.
a
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a. D or Deception Scale. b. L or Lie Scale. c. T or Truth Scale. d. O or Obfuscation Scale.
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