Results of Neuroscience Research on Stereotyping Show Greater Activity in the Area

question 170

Multiple Choice

Results of neuroscience research on stereotyping show greater activity in the area of the brain called the ____________ in response to a picture of someone from an 'out group' who may be stereotypically perceived as a potential threat.

• A)thalamus
• B)frontal cortex
• C)hypothalamus
• D)amygdala

Understand the differences between electrical and chemical synapses and their implications for neural communication.

Identify the role and function of the central and peripheral nervous systems in coordinating bodily functions.

Understand the protective mechanisms of the nervous system against infections.

Explain the physiological basis of pain and pain modulation.

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Definitions:

Immediate Family Member

Refers to the closest relatives of an individual, usually including parents, siblings, and children.

Two-Factor Model

A theory or approach that explains a concept, phenomenon, or condition based on two distinct factors or components.

Classical Conditioning

An educational procedure in which pairing two stimuli multiple times causes a reaction initially provoked by the second stimulus to be provoked by only the first stimulus.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.