Brain research has suggested that depressed people exhibit decreased activation in areas of the brain associated with _____ and increased activation in areas of the brain associated with _____.
A)cognitive control;emotional information
B)emotional information;cognitive control
C)reward learning;cognitive control
D)emotional information;language and creativity

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Depressed individuals often show decreased activation in brain regions responsible for cognitive control, which includes planning, decision making, and moderating social behavior. Conversely, there is increased activation in areas that process emotional information, making them more reactive or sensitive to negative emotional stimuli. This pattern contributes to the persistent negative thinking and mood found in depression.

Brain Research Has Suggested That Depressed People Exhibit Decreased Activation