Higher Order Conditioning Entails Forming an Association Between a Conditioned

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Higher order conditioning entails forming an association between a conditioned stimulus and a new neutral stimulus.

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Definitions:

Ventromedial Amygdala

A region in the amygdala involved in emotional processes, including fear and aggression.

Basolateral Amygdala

Part of the brain's limbic system, involved in processing emotions and memory, and plays a critical role in response to stress and fear.

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobes of the brain, involved in complex behaviors including planning, decision making, and moderating social behavior.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after being associated with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually triggers a conditioned response.