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What is the main purpose of the story told by Nancy Kanwisher?

  • To entertain the students with a fictional tale
  • To explain the syllabus and grading system
  • To introduce the study of the human brain
  • To foreshadow the themes in the course (correct)

What does Nancy Kanwisher imply when she says 'And lest, you were wondering, I have a brain, and there it is'?

  • She is introducing herself as the professor
  • She is pointing to a brain model
  • She is making a joke about having a brain
  • She is emphasizing her expertise in the subject (correct)

What will Nancy Kanwisher discuss after telling the brief story?

  • The structure of the human brain
  • The personal experiences of neuroscientists
  • The why, how, and what of studying the human brain (correct)
  • The history of neuroscience

Why does Nancy Kanwisher mention that she has changed only a few tiny bits in the true story?

<p>To protect the identity of the people involved (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Nancy Kanwisher instruct her students to do during the storytelling?

<p>Put away phones and computers and not take notes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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