Amy is disgusted by homeless individuals and believes that they are lazy individuals who are "milking the system". If she was given a brain scan and asked questions about her beliefs and feelings about homeless people, what regions of Amy's brain would be involved in automatic and overt stereotyping?

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The amygdala is involved in emotional processing and the formation of stereotypes, while the frontal cortex is involved in decision-making, control of behavior, and cognitive processing. Stereotyping and prejudice are often automatic processes that occur quickly and without conscious effort, which suggests involvement of the amygdala. However, overt stereotyping and prejudicial behavior may also involve the frontal cortex, as individuals may consciously choose to act on their biases. The other regions listed (cerebellum, hippocampus, and occipital lobe) are not known to be directly involved in the formation or expression of stereotypes and prejudice.

Amy Is Disgusted by Homeless Individuals and Believes That They