AP Psychology Practice Test

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What are association areas involved in?

Motor functions
Sensory functions
Higher mental functions
Muscle movements in speech

The correct answer is: Higher mental functions

Association areas are critical regions in the brain that are involved in complex processing and integrating information. They are not primarily dedicated to basic motor or sensory functions; instead, they play a key role in higher mental functions such as thought processing, decision-making, problem-solving, language comprehension, and planning. These areas utilize information from both sensory and motor regions to perform tasks that require advanced cognitive abilities, including reasoning and judgment. While the other functions listed, such as motor functions or speech movements, are essential and involve specific brain regions, the association areas are distinguished by their contribution to more complex mental activities that require the synthesis of information from various sources and the ability to think abstractly.