Concerning the relationship between reaction time, brain functions, and IQ, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) People with higher intelligence tend to have faster reaction times.
B) Brain images reveal that parts of the frontal cortex are larger in people with higher IQs.
C) Brain areas that control higher mental abilities usually become less active during reaction time testing.
D) Noticeable differences between younger and older participants in a brain imaging study suggest that the way the brain expresses intelligence changes as we age.

Question

Concerning the relationship between reaction time, brain functions, and IQ, which of the following statements is FALSE?​
A) ​People with higher intelligence tend to have faster reaction times.
B) ​Brain images reveal that parts of the frontal cortex are larger in people with higher IQs.
C) ​Brain areas that control higher mental abilities usually become less active during reaction time testing.
D) ​Noticeable differences between younger and older participants in a brain imaging study suggest that the way the brain expresses intelligence changes as we age.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This statement is false because brain areas that control higher mental abilities actually become more active during reaction time testing.

Concerning the Relationship Between Reaction Time, Brain Functions, and IQ