Current Research About the Role of the Amygdala in Emotion

question 82

Multiple Choice

Current research about the role of the amygdala in emotion suggests that the path from the thalamus to the amygdala

• A) initiates memory retrieval.
• B) confirms whether a threat is present.
• C) prepares one to respond to the threat.
• D) determines the appropriate response.

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