The Field of Social Neuroscience Is of Particular Importance Because

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Multiple Choice

The field of social neuroscience is of particular importance because ____.

• A) researchers have not yet linked specific brain regions to various emotional reactions
• B) funding problems have caused many psychology programs to consolidate their departments
• C) our social environment can shape how genes are expressed
• D) attitudes have been shown to have a strong biological component

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