Neurons in the _____ Have Been Shown to Increase Their

question 78

Multiple Choice

Neurons in the _____ have been shown to increase their response to a CS after it is paired with a fear-invoking US.

• A) lateral nucleus of the amygdala
• B) central nucleus of the amygdala
• C) thalamus
• D) basal ganglia

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Definitions:

Behavioral Modification

A therapeutic approach that seeks to change or shape behavior through various techniques and strategies, such as reinforcement and punishment.

Pass Judgment

The act of making a critical assessment or forming an opinion about something or someone.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

A non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, where an individual learns to associate actions with consequences.