Fear,excitement,and Other Intense Emotions Originate in the _____,Which Is Part

question 58

Multiple Choice

Fear,excitement,and other intense emotions originate in the _____,which is part of the _____.

• A) prefrontal cortex; limbic system
• B) amygdala; limbic system
• C) hypothalamus; endocrine system
• D) cingulate gyrus; central nervous system

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Definitions:

Major Categories

The primary classifications or groups into which content, concepts, or objects are divided based on shared characteristics.

Emotions

Complex psychological states that involve physiological and cognitive responses to certain stimuli.

Researchers

Individuals who conduct systematic investigations and studies to establish facts and reach new conclusions, typically in scientific or academic fields.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.