Which of the following situations would be most likely to engage the anterior cingulate cortex?
A)A waiter walks over to your table at a restaurant and holds an open menu in front of you.
B)You walk into the elevator of your apartment building and press the button for your floor.
C)You enter your classroom and find someone sitting in your usual seat.
D)A good friend asks you to remind him of your telephone number.

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The anterior cingulate cortex is known to be involved in conflict monitoring, decision making, and emotional regulation, all of which may be relevant in the situation of finding someone else sitting in your usual seat in class. The other options are not likely to elicit as strong a response from this area of the brain.

Which of the Following Situations Would Be Most Likely to Engage