Stan Has Been Extremely Afraid of Cats Since He Was

question 25

Multiple Choice

Stan has been extremely afraid of cats since he was scratched as a 5-year-old. Whenever he sees a cat, he starts to feel afraid. If a cat comes towards him, he often runs away immediately as he is afraid of being scratched again. Stan's response is likely a result of the ____________ in the limbic system.

• A) hippocampus
• B) thalamus
• C) amygdala
• D) medulla

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Definitions:

Public Self-Esteem

An individual's perception of how well they are viewed and valued by others in social situations.

Private Self-Esteem

Describes an individual's personal, internal sense of self-worth or self-value, distinct from how they might be perceived by others.

Self-Knowledge

involves understanding one's own beliefs, emotions, motivations, and behaviors, recognizing personal strengths and weaknesses.

Easterners

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