While people watched a dot move around a clock,they decided when to flex their wrist,later reporting where the dot was when they made the conscious decision.What was the order of these events in time?

Question

While people watched a dot move around a clock,they decided when to flex their wrist,later reporting where the dot was when they made the conscious decision.What was the order of these events in time?​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct sequence is brain activity first, followed by the conscious decision, and then the action. This is based on the findings from Benjamin Libet's experiments in the 1980s, which showed that the brain's readiness potential, indicating the preparation for movement, occurs before the individual becomes aware of the decision to move.

While People Watched a Dot Move Around a Clock,they Decided