Neurons in the posterior superior temporal sulcus (STS) are likely to be active when a person:
A) readies a response to be performed in the near future.
B) interacts with a computer touch screen.
C) falls asleep in class and then wakes up suddenly.
D) watches and anticipates the actions of a classmate.

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Neurons in the posterior superior temporal sulcus (STS) are associated with processing social information, including the observation and anticipation of the actions of others. Therefore, they are likely to be active when a person watches and anticipates the actions of a classmate.

Neurons in the Posterior Superior Temporal Sulcus (STS) Are Likely