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Question no. 86129

Elevated right prefrontal cortex activity corresponds to_______while left frontal lobe activity corresponds to_____.

Select your answer for: Elevated right prefrontal cortex activity corresponds to_______while left frontal lobe activity corresponds to_____.
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Answer: D. Disgust; joy

Explanation

Asymmetry in frontal lobe activation shows greater right prefrontal activity linked to negative states like withdrawal, whereas left frontal activity relates to approach and positive affect.

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