Lesson 3.2 Quiz

What is one of the primary functions of the ACC in decision-making? *

Ignoring task effort to focus on immediate outcomes

Evaluating task effort and predicting the likelihood of successful outcomes

Triggering emotional responses to familiar situations

Delegating decisions entirely to the Automatic System

How does the ACC help monitor expectations during decision-making? *

By detecting mismatches between expected and actual outcomes

By focusing only on routine actions without evaluating outcomes

By suppressing any changes to avoid cognitive strain

By disregarding unexpected results to stay efficient

Which condition is necessary to maintain up-regulation to the Deliberate System? *

High levels of uncertainty with no defined goals

Avoiding structure to allow flexibility

Minimal cognitive effort and quick responses

Clear expectations and relevant, accurate information

Why is accurate information critical for the ACC to maintain up-regulation? *

It reduces the likelihood of deliberate decisions

It provides the ACC with the clarity needed to evaluate progress and adjust actions

It allows the Automatic System to take over in complex situations

It simplifies decision-making by eliminating all analysis

How do structured decision-making tools support the ACC? *

By eliminating the need for deliberate thought altogether

By encouraging the ACC to down-regulate to save energy

By bypassing the ACC’s evaluation processes

By providing clear expectations that the ACC can monitor effectively

How does promoting curiosity help during decision-making challenges? *

By suppressing all emotional responses to maintain neutrality

By reducing frustration and engaging the ACC in exploring solutions

By encouraging quick decisions without analysis

By avoiding structured decision-making tools

Which of the following best supports ACC function during up-regulation? *

Avoiding tools and relying on instinct

Using structured decision-making tools that clarify expectations and outcomes

Ignoring detailed steps in the decision-making process

Delegating all decisions to the Automatic System

How can initial steps in decision-making be adjusted to support the ACC? *

By skipping steps to save time

By focusing on unrelated tasks to minimize effort

By eliminating structure and relying on flexibility

By creating a clear sequence of actions for the ACC to monitor

What is the primary benefit of executing a step-by-step decision-making process? *

It ensures continuity and helps prevent down-regulation by providing structure

It bypasses the need for deliberate action to conserve energy

It eliminates the role of the ACC in complex decisions

It simplifies decision-making by avoiding steps

Deliberate Decision-Making CORE