Which of the following regions of the brain are involved in meditation?

A) the basal ganglia and prefrontal cortex
B) the amygdala and hippocampus
C) the hippocampus and corpus callosum
D) broca's area and the hypothalamus

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe, critical for decision making, social behavior, and moderating complex cognitive behavior.

Basal Ganglia

Large neuron clusters located above the thalamus and under the cerebral cortex that work with the cerebellum and the cerebral cortex to control and coordinate voluntary movements.

Amygdala

A region of the brain within the temporal lobe, involved in emotion processing, fear responses, and memory association.