The areas that comprise the association cortex are sometimes referred to as the "silent areas" because
A)they are responsible for attending to subtle sounds and noises
B)when they are stimulated electrically, they neither trigger sensory experiences nor motor responses
C)they are related to vision and physical sensations, which are separate from hearing
D)when they are damaged, people lose their hearing

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The association cortex areas are called "silent areas" because electrical stimulation in these regions does not produce sensory experiences or motor responses, unlike other areas of the brain that might trigger specific sensations or movements when stimulated.

The Areas That Comprise the Association Cortex Are Sometimes Referred