Studies Using FMRIs Have Found That Our Compassion or Empathy

question 218

Multiple Choice

Studies using fMRIs have found that our compassion or empathy towards others was demonstrated in increased activation of the ______________ when thinking about in-groups relative to out-groups.

• A)amygdala
• B)limbic system
• C)reticular activating system
• D)medial prefrontal cortex

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