One biological explanation for depression is that an overactive ______________ responds strongly to emotions and sends signals that lead to a decrease in ______________ activity
A) caudate; brainstem
B) brainstem; caudate
C) limbic system; frontal cortex
D) frontal cortex; limbic system
Answer: C
Rationale: The overactive limbic system responds strongly to emotions and sends signals that lead to a decrease in frontal lobe activity, and the decrease in frontal lobe functioning reduces the ability to concentrate and control what one thinks about.
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