Which Brain Region Processes the Emotional Significance of Stimuli and Generates

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which brain region processes the emotional significance of stimuli and generates immediate emotional and behavioral reactions?

• A) prefrontal cortex
• B) amygdala
• C) hippocampus
• D) hypothalamus

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