Neuroeconomic observations show that rational utility maximizing decisions generate activity in the part of a brain called ________, while irrational decisions driven by fear and anxiety activate ________.
A) prefrontal cortex; hippocampus
B) hippocampus; prefrontal cortex
C) dopamine; prefrontal cortex
D) hippocampus; dopamine

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The prefrontal cortex is associated with rational decision-making and utility maximization, while the hippocampus is linked to emotions such as fear and anxiety, influencing irrational decisions.

Neuroeconomic Observations Show That Rational Utility Maximizing Decisions Generate Activity