What is the theory behind detecting lies using fMRI?

A. Brain activity decreases overall when we are lying, and fMRI can detect this.
B. fMRI stimulates parts of the brain that are responsible for lying and truth-telling.
C. fMRI can detect the part of the brain that controls our guilt about lying.
D. Different parts of the brain are activated for truths and lies, and fMRI can detect this.


Answer: D

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