When Someone Faces a Situation That Makes Him Feel Both

question 388

Multiple Choice

When someone faces a situation that makes him feel both terrified and helpless, he may develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) . Later, things in the environment that are reminiscent of the trauma may trigger the same fear and aggression he experienced during the trauma. The part of the brain that is responsible for organizing and remembering emotional events is the

• A)cerebellum.
• B)amygdala.
• C)pons.
• D)hypothalamus.
• E)thalamus.

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