In general, increased activity in the anterior cingulate cortex has been observed when participants perform tasks that have any of the following properties EXCEPT
A) the task requires planning and decision making.
B) the task involves well-learned or automatic responses.
C) the task is likely to require error correction.
D) the task requires a response that competes with another strong habitual response.

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The anterior cingulate cortex is typically less active during tasks involving well-learned or automatic responses, as these tasks require less cognitive control and monitoring.

In General, Increased Activity in the Anterior Cingulate Cortex Has