Which of the following statements is true regarding the biological factors involved in conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder?

A) Neuroimaging studies show abnormalities in the functioning of the anterior cingulate, an area of the brain involved in responding to emotional stimuli.
B) Neuroimaging studies show that children with biological disorder show more amygdala activity in response to emotional stimuli.
C) Children diagnosed with conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder show that they process emotional cues the same way healthy children do.
D) Children with conduct disorder are no more likely than healthy children to have deficits in tasks that measure planning and organizing ability.

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Giuliano Vandson · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Neuroimaging studies have identified abnormalities in the functioning of the anterior cingulate cortex among individuals with conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder. This area of the brain is crucial for emotional regulation and decision-making, suggesting a biological underpinning for these disorders.

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