You are running a clinical trial on a method of stimulating regions of the brain in order to relieve symptoms of depression. Given the evidence that underacting in this region is associated with depression, you decide to start clinical trials in the
a. reticular activating system.
b. dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.
c. posterior occipital cortex.
d. amygdala.
Answer: b.
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