The Amygdala Is Located in The

question 179

Multiple Choice

The amygdala is located in the:

• A)brainstem.
• B)limbic system.
• C)prefrontal cortex.
• D)corpus callosum.

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Definitions:

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism in which an individual unconsciously replaces threatening inner wishes and fantasies with an exaggerated version of the opposite.

Manifest Content

In psychoanalytic theory, the literal surface content of a dream, as opposed to its hidden or symbolic meaning.

Repressed Memories

Memories suppressed without conscious effort due to their connection with significant trauma or stress.

Unconscious Wishes

Desires or thoughts that reside within the unconscious mind, influencing behavior without the individual's awareness.