Simon Baron-Cohen (2005) and other researchers have argued that children with Autism Spectrum Disorder show deficits in the "social brain" that explain their problems with social communication. Which of the following brain regions is usually NOT considered a component of the "social brain?"

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The striatum is not typically considered a component of the "social brain." It is a region involved in motor control, reward processing, and habit formation. The amygdala, fusiform gyrus, and prefrontal cortex are all brain regions that have been implicated in social cognition and social communication.

Simon Baron-Cohen (2005) and Other Researchers Have Argued That Children