People who can eliminate the Stroop effect under hypnosis show decreased activity in an area of the brain involved with:

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The Stroop effect occurs when there is a conflict between the meaning of a word (such as its color) and the color it is printed in. Resolving this conflict involves cognitive processes such as attention and conflict resolution. Studies have shown that under hypnosis, individuals are able to eliminate the Stroop effect and this is associated with decreased activity in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), a brain area involved in conflict resolution. Therefore, the best choice is B, conflict resolution.

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