Decety et al (2008) found when viewing images of pain, children
A) showed decreased activity in brain regions associated with experiencing first-hand pain
B) showed increased activity in brain regions associated with experiencing first-hand pain
C) showed no difference in activity in brain region associated with experiencing first-hand pain
D) began to cry and were withdrawn from the experiment

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Decety et al (2008) found that when viewing images of pain, children showed increased activity in brain regions associated with experiencing first-hand pain, such as the anterior cingulate cortex and insula. This suggests that children can feel empathy and react to the pain of others in a similar way to how they would react if they were experiencing the pain themselves.

Decety Et Al (2008) Found When Viewing Images of Pain