Brain imaging studies reveal that emotionally intelligent people show _____ activation of the _____ when making decisions of an emotional content than do people with less emotional intelligence.
A)less;amygdala
B)more;amygdala
C)less;Wernicke's area
D)more;Wernicke's area

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Emotionally intelligent people tend to have better control over their emotional responses, which is reflected in less activation of the amygdala, a region of the brain involved in emotional processing, when they are making decisions that have emotional content. This suggests they can manage their emotions and the emotional significance of a situation more effectively, leading to less reactive responses from the amygdala.

Brain Imaging Studies Reveal That Emotionally Intelligent People Show _____