As You Complete This Exam, Which Part of the Brain

Question

As you complete this exam, which part of the brain is helping you decide which answer is correct?
A)cerebellum
B)pons
C)thalamus
D)cerebral cortex

Accepted Answer

The cerebral cortex is responsible for higher brain functions such as decision making, reasoning, and problem solving. It is the part of the brain that is most likely active while taking an exam and deciding on the correct answer.