In General, Increased Activity in the Anterior Cingulate Cortex Has

question 3

Multiple Choice

In general, increased activity in the anterior cingulate cortex has been observed when participants perform tasks that have any of the following properties EXCEPT

• A) the task requires planning and decision making.
• B) the task involves well-learned or automatic responses.
• C) the task is likely to require error correction.
• D) the task requires a response that competes with another strong habitual response.

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Definitions:

Susan Nolen-Hoeksema

An influential psychologist known for her work on rumination and its effects on depression and mental health.

Emotional Distress

Significant mental suffering or anguish, often resulting from stressful situations or traumatic events.

Ruminate

To think deeply or repeatedly about something, often about problems or negative experiences.

Susan Nolen-Hoeksema

A psychologist known for her work in gender differences in depression and the ruminative response style in depression.