Shannon is studying in her room, concentrating on a passage in her chemistry textbook and solving a few practice problems. Suddenly, she notices how chilly the room is. In Shannon's brain, activity of the ______ network has momentarily interrupted processing in the ______ network.

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The salience network is responsible for detecting important or salient stimuli, such as the sensation of cold in Shannon's room. This detection would momentarily interrupt processing in the central executive network, which is responsible for tasks that require focused attention and concentration, such as studying chemistry. Therefore, option B, where the salience network interrupts the central executive network, is the best choice.

Shannon Is Studying in Her Room, Concentrating on a Passage