What Brain Area Would Likely Be Activated If an Expected

question 125

Multiple Choice

What brain area would likely be activated if an expected outcome does not occur following a decision?

• A) Orbitofrontal cortex.
• B) Hippocampus.
• C) Lateral intraparietal area (LIP).
• D) Medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC).

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