Which Statement Is TRUE Regarding Activation of the Amygdala in Normal

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE regarding activation of the amygdala in normal healthy people?

• A) Higher amygdala activation is correlated with worse memory.
• B) Higher amygdala activation is correlated with better memory.
• C) The amygdala is activated by unpleasant pictures but not pleasant pictures.
• D) Amygdala activation is associated with encoding but not recognition of emotionally arousing pictures.

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Definitions:

Weak External Justification

A term in social psychology that describes a scenario where there is insufficient external reason for an individual to perform an action, leading to internal justification and attitude change.

Attitude Change

A psychological process in which an individual's feelings, beliefs, or behaviors toward an object or idea are altered as a result of experience or information.

State Self-Esteem

A temporary feeling of self-worth that can fluctuate with circumstances, contrasted with overall self-esteem.

Trait Self-Esteem

A stable and enduring sense of worth or value that an individual has of themselves.