Joseph LeDoux (1993, 1996) Proposed That It Is the Amygdala

question 7

Multiple Choice

Joseph LeDoux (1993, 1996) proposed that it is the amygdala, rather than the limbic system as a whole, that is the emotional computer for the brain. LeDoux's thesis derives from evidence including that the amygdala:

• A) receives visual and auditory inputs directly from the thalamus.
• B) has rich interconnections with the hippocampus.
• C) if damaged, is associated with greater potential for an animal to learn via emotional conditioning.
• D) shows decreased activation in individuals with depression.

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