PET scans show that depressed and anxious patients show ________ neural activity in the ________.
A) decreased; cerebellum
B) decreased; amygdala
C) increased; cerebellum
D) increased; amygdala

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PET scans have shown that depressed and anxious patients have increased neural activity in the amygdala. This is because the amygdala is involved in the processing of emotions, particularly fear and anxiety. In patients with anxiety or depression, the amygdala may be overactive, leading to persistent feelings of fear or anxiety.

PET Scans Show That Depressed and Anxious Patients Show ________