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1. What can we conclude from studying PET and fMRI studies of emotion and brain

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Question

1.      What can we conclude from studying PET and fMRI studies of emotion and brain activation?  

a.       Specific emotions consistently activate specific areas.  

b.      There is no discernible pattern of brain activation for most emotions.  

c.       Places activated during a given emotion cluster in certain areas, but are also scattered across wide areas of the brain.  

d.      The findings support the localization of function approach.

2.      What might explain the relationship between introversion and poor outcome in AIDS patients?  

a.       Introversion leads to additional immune suppression in people with AIDS.

b.      Individuals with AIDS often lack social support, which results in greater introversion.  

c.       High norepinephrine levels are linked to both introversion and higher rates of HIV virus production.  

d.      All of the above

Explanation / Answer

1. The correct answer is Option A. Research indicates that places activated during a given emotion cluster in certain areas, but are also scattered across wide areas of the brain.

2. The correct answer is Option D. All of the stated options might explain the relationship between introversion and poor outcome in AIDS patients.