Chantal Is Very Afraid of Clowns, No Doubt Because She

question 269

Multiple Choice

Chantal is very afraid of clowns, no doubt because she was frightened by one when she was very young. Chantal's memories of that fearful encounter are likely to be associated with the __________.

• A) amygdala
• B) cerebellum
• C) prefrontal cortex
• D) posterior cingulate cortex

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Definitions:

Depressant Drugs

A class of substances that reduce the activity of the central nervous system, leading to sedation, relaxation, and decreased inhibition.

Central-Nervous-System Activity

Refers to the functions and processes carried out by the brain and spinal cord.

Maturational

Related to or involving the process of maturation or coming of age, involving the natural progression of physical or psychological growth and development.

Situational

Relating to or dependent upon a particular set of circumstances or context at a given time.