Estimating the pain of others independently activates different brain regions. Which of the following would you expect to be true in such a situation?
A. increased activity in the ACC but decreased activity in the somatosensory area
B. decreased activity in the ACC but increased activity in the somatosensory area
C. increased activity in both ACC and somatosensory area
D. decreased activity in both ACC and somatosensory area
Answer: A
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