A Person Who Is Considered to Be Impulsive Might Have

question 139

Multiple Choice

A person who is considered to be impulsive might have increased activity in the _____ when making economic decisions.

• A)ventromedial prefrontal cortex and nucleus accumbens
• B)lateral prefrontal and medial temporal cortex
• C)dorsolateral prefrontal cortex
• D)posterior parietal cortex

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