The Anterior Cingulate Cortex, a Brain Region That Monitors Our

question 33

Multiple Choice

The anterior cingulate cortex, a brain region that monitors our actions, seems especially likely to be hyperactive in those with

• A) generalized anxiety disorder.
• B) a dissociative disorder.
• C) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• D) antisocial personality disorder.

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