Research Has Identified a Relationship Between Somatic Symptom Disorders and Heightened

question 77

Multiple Choice

Research has identified a relationship between somatic symptom disorders and heightened activity in areas of the brain that are associated with unpleasant body sensations.These include:

• A)The anterior insula
• B)The amygdala
• C)The prefrontal cortex
• D)The hypothalamus

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