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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