After exposure therapy fMRI studies show _____________ when an anxiety provoking stimulus is presented.

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Exposure therapy aims to reduce the response to anxiety-provoking stimuli. fMRI studies show that after successful exposure therapy, there is less activation in areas associated with fear and anxiety (cingulate cortex, insula, and amygdala) and more activation in the prefrontal cortex (PFC), which is involved in regulating emotions and inhibiting fear responses.

After Exposure Therapy FMRI Studies Show _____________ When an Anxiety