In an experiment, there was overlap in brain regions when a person experienced pain or witnessed a loved one experiencing pain. The only area that was specific to feeling pain personally was __________.

A. the anterior insular cortex
B. the somatosensory cortex
C. the ACC
D. the thalamus


Answer: B

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