fMRI scans reveal that the _____ is activated when people make judgements of whether they possess certain personality traits compared with judging whether the traits apply to someone else.

A) right prefrontal cortex
B) hippocampus
C) medial prefrontal cortex
D) left temporal lobe


C) medial prefrontal cortex

Psychology

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a. dreaming. b. deep sleep. c. a waking state. d. none of these states.

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Which of the following is NOT a criticism of drug therapy? a. The side effects may be worse than the illnesses they are supposed to cure. b. Drug therapy leads more people to seek psychotherapy

c. Drugs temporarily relieve symptoms without addressing the real problem. d. Many drugs are overprescribed, and many patients are overmedicated.

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Ida is a 75-year-old woman who is not as active as she should be. When her doctor asks her why she doesn't go for walks to increase her physical activity, she is likely to list which of the following as a reason?

A. She does not have friends to walk with. B. She does not have enough time. C. She believes it is inappropriate for women to exercise. D. She is concerned about neighborhood safety.

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Today's psychologists consider "drapetomania" to be a cruel and false diagnosis originating in the prevailing culture of the southern United States in the era of slavery

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Psychology