Neuroimaging evidence suggests that going against the norm of a group, or failing to conform, is an emotional decision. This is supported by the fact that such actions lead to increased activity in the ______

a. prefrontal cortex
b. insula
c. hippocampus
d. amygdala


Answer: d

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