In one study, people suffering from spider phobias were treated with cognitive behavior therapy.After therapy, they could actually touch spiders with images of these people's brains revealing _______ in the brain areas involved in the phobia.
A)reduced activity
B)increased activity
C)reduced endorphin levels
D)increased endorphin levels

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Cognitive behavior therapy is known to reduce the activity in the brain areas associated with phobias, such as the amygdala and hippocampus. This leads to a decrease in the fear response and an increased ability to tolerate the feared object or situation.

In One Study, People Suffering from Spider Phobias Were Treated