The Amygdala Can Effectively Process External (I

question 85

True/False

The amygdala can effectively process external (i.e., fear-provoking) stimuli and determine its survival relevance without the influence of higher brain functioning.

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Definitions:

Cognition

The cognitive process of gaining knowledge and comprehension via reflection, experience, and sensory perception.

Schachter and Singer's Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that emotions are determined by physiological arousal and the cognitive interpretation of that arousal, emphasizing the role of environmental cues in identifying the type of emotion experienced.

Emotion

A complex psychological state that involves a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response.

LeDoux's Work

Refers to the research by neuroscientist Joseph LeDoux on the neural mechanisms underlying emotion and memory, particularly focused on fear.