You Are Trying to Get an Unobtrusive Measure of Perceived

question 575

Multiple Choice

You are trying to get an unobtrusive measure of perceived threat from an out-group member. Fortunately, you are able to monitor brain activity in real time. Which of the following brain areas would you look at to detect this perceived threat?

• A)Hypothalamus
• B)Thalamus
• C)Frontal cortex
• D)Amygdala
• E)Pituitary gland

---

Definitions:

Northern African-Americans

African-American individuals or communities residing in the northern regions of the United States, often associated with migration patterns such as the Great Migration.

Liberal Intellectuals

Thinkers and scholars who advocate for progressivism, freedom, equality, and the expansion of civil rights, often engaging in political, social, and cultural analysis.

Civil Liberties

Fundamental individual rights protected by law against unwarranted governmental or other interference, including freedom of speech, right to privacy, and the right to a fair trial.

Progressive Era

A period of widespread social activism and political reform in the United States, from the 1890s to the 1920s, targeting issues like corruption, inequalities, and economic reforms.