Pina is working a puzzle while a PET scan is performed.The PET scan indicates high activity in Pina's frontal lobe.Which conclusion can we draw from the PET scan results?
A) Pina has worked this puzzle many times before.
B) Pina is bored by the task of building the puzzle.
C) Pina has never worked this puzzle before and she finds the task difficult.
D) Pina is an expert puzzle builder and is finding this puzzle easy to complete.

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High activity in the frontal lobe generally indicates increased cognitive effort, indicating that Pina is finding the task difficult to complete. This rules out options A and D, which suggest that Pina is either experienced in or finding the task easy. Option B is also ruled out, as boredom is associated with decreased brain activity.

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