Functional imaging studies of the brain during decision-making suggest that personal moral dilemmas strongly activate the
A) hypothalamus.
B) hippocampus.
C) ventromedial prefrontal cortex.
D) amygdala.
E) nucleus accumbens.

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Functional imaging studies have suggested that the ventromedial prefrontal cortex plays a crucial role in personal moral decision-making. This area is involved in regulating emotions and generating feelings of empathy and moral reasoning.

Functional Imaging Studies of the Brain During Decision-Making Suggest That