Many Components of Emotional Experience Are Specifically Localized in the Brain

question 177

Essay

Many components of emotional experience are specifically localized in the brain. What have researchers
learned about emotion and the brain, especially in regard to:
-the key role the amygdala plays in emotion;
-the interaction between the amygdala and the cerebral cortex in "completing" the emotional picture;
-the effects of brain damage to the amygdala;
-the effects of brain damage to critical areas of the cortex dealing with emotion?

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Definitions:

Discount Rate

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Capital Asset Pricing Model

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Capital Asset Pricing Model

The Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) is a formula used to determine the expected return on an investment based on its risk relative to the market.

Abandonment Option

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