Evidence from neuroimaging research indicates that emotion and logic are integrated in which area(s) of the brain?
A) Prefrontal cortex and anterior insula
B) Anterior insula and medulla
C) Amygdala and temporal lobe
D) Occipital and pituitary

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Neuroimaging research has demonstrated that emotion and logic are integrated in the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for decision making, and the anterior insula, which is responsible for the processing of emotions and self-awareness. A study by Koenigs and colleagues (2010) found that patients with prefrontal cortex damage were more likely to make emotionally-driven decisions instead of logical ones, supporting the notion of the integration of emotion and logic in this region of the brain.

Evidence from Neuroimaging Research Indicates That Emotion and Logic Are