In a brain imaging study in which participants learned integrated mind-body training,increased activity in the anterior cingulate gyrus was associated with
A)a feeling of floating.
B)a heightened sense of relaxation.
C)increased skin conductance (sweating).
D)increased calming visual imagery.

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The anterior cingulate gyrus is involved in regulating emotions and processing cognitive information related to stress and pain. Increased activity in this region has been associated with relaxation and reduction in stress. Therefore, choice B, a heightened sense of relaxation, would be the best answer.

In a Brain Imaging Study in Which Participants Learned Integrated