When the anterior cingulate cortex becomes overactive, what then occurs in depressed patients?

A. Negative emotions overwhelm thinking and emotion.
B. Phenothiazines are released in massive quantities in the brain.
C. Thinking becomes clearer.
D. Mood improves significantly.


Answer: A

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