Signals Routed Through the Amygdala Ultimately Connect with the Hypothalamus

question 19

Multiple Choice

Signals routed through the amygdala ultimately connect with the hypothalamus, an important center responsible for modulating the fight-or-flight response of the autonomic nervous system.Emotional states associated with this connection include: (Select all that apply.)

• A)Anxiety.
• B)Anger.
• C)Aggression.
• D)Euphoria.
• E)Sexual drive.
• F)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Tolerate

The ability to endure or accept something unpleasant or difficult.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which individuals believe they have no control over the outcomes of situations, often resulting from repeated failures or a sense of powerlessness.

Cognitive Interpretation

The process by which individuals perceive, comprehend, and make sense of the world around them, particularly how they interpret events and stimuli.

Aversive Events

Unpleasant or undesirable occurrences that individuals seek to avoid or minimize, often motivating behavior changes.