fMRI scans reveal that the _____ is activated when people make judgments of whether they possess certain personality traits compared to judging whether the traits apply to someone else.

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Studies have found that the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) is activated when people make judgments about themselves, especially related to personality traits, while the right prefrontal cortex is activated when people make judgments about others. The hippocampus is involved in memory processing and the left temporal lobe is critical for language comprehension.

FMRI Scans Reveal That the _____ Is Activated When People