Which Area of the Brain Appears to Be Most Crucial

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which area of the brain appears to be most crucial in regulating social behaviors?

• A)the prefrontal cortex
• B)the hypothalamus
• C)the medial cortex
• D)the parietal lobes

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