You Participate in a Study Where Researchers Scan Your Brain

question 57

Multiple Choice

You participate in a study where researchers scan your brain using MRI technology while you look at a picture of your intimate partner.Researchers should see decreased activity in areas of your brain associated with

• A) positive emotions.
• B) sympathy.
• C) critical social judgments.
• D) emotion regulation.

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