In an FMRI Study, Dr

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Multiple Choice

In an fMRI study, Dr. Marvin exposes participants to high heat. Participants rate how painful they find the heat. Which of the following hypotheses is most reasonable in light of your text's discussion?

• A) Pain ratings should be positively correlated with activity in the thalamus.
• B) Pain ratings should be negatively correlated with activity in the thalamus.
• C) Pain ratings should be positively correlated with activity in the cingulate cortex.
• D) Pain ratings should be negatively correlated with activity in the cingulate cortex

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