Brain imaging studies show that when people are asked to think of their own name the ________ is activated more than when they are asked to think of names of fictitious characters.

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The medial prefrontal cortex is more activated when individuals think of their own name compared to when they think of fictitious characters. This area of the brain is associated with self-referential thought processes.

Brain Imaging Studies Show That When People Are Asked to Think