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Which regions of the brain are active with Theory of Mind (ToM)?

a) Frontal lobes and temporal lobes
b) Occipital lobes and parietal lobes
c) Cerebellum and brainstem
d) Hippocampus and amygdala

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The regions of the brain that are active with Theory of Mind (ToM) are the medial temporal lobe, ventromedial prefrontal cortex, superior temporal gyrus, and postcentral gyrus.

Step-by-step explanation:

Theory of Mind (ToM) refers to the ability to attribute mental states—such as beliefs, desires, intentions, and emotions—to oneself and others, and to understand that others may have beliefs, desires, intentions, and perspectives that differ from one's own. It involves the capacity to infer and predict the behavior of others based on an understanding of their mental states.

The regions of the brain that are active with Theory of Mind (ToM) are the medial temporal lobe, ventromedial prefrontal cortex, superior temporal gyrus, and postcentral gyrus.

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