Research Has Found a Neurological Basis for Our Fear of Death

question 144

Multiple Choice

Research has found a neurological basis for our fear of death. In a study of men, all but which of the following brain areas showed heightened activity when they were asked questions about death and dying?

• A) the left dorsal hypothalamic cortex
• B) the right amygdala
• C) the left rostral anterior cingulate cortex
• D) the right caudate nucleus

Understand the significance of random assignment and random sampling in experimental research.

Recognize the roles of experimental and control groups in determining the effects of variables.

Distinguish between independent, dependent, and confounding variables.

Comprehend the double-blind procedure and its relevance in minimizing bias.

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Definitions:

Coccygeal

Pertaining to the coccyx, the small bone at the base of the spinal column in humans and other apes, often referred to as the tailbone.

Mixed Nerves

Nerves that contain both sensory (afferent) and motor (efferent) fibers, allowing them to transmit signals in both directions between the central nervous system and various parts of the body.

Filum Terminale

The filum terminale is a thin filament of connective tissue that extends from the apex of the conus medullaris (the tapered lower end of the spinal cord) to the coccyx, anchoring the spinal cord in place.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem down the back, and transmits nerve signals between the brain and the rest of the body.