The Amygdala _____

question 142

Multiple Choice

The amygdala _____.

• A)processes contextual information relating to the fear response
• B)evaluates the meaning of emotional stimuli
• C)evaluates stimuli for threat potential
• D)plans how to respond to emotion-provoking stimuli
• E)provides the subjective experience of an emotion

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Definitions:

Heartbeat

The rhythmic contraction and expansion of the heart, which pumps blood through the blood vessels of the circulatory system.

Attractiveness

A quality that makes an object, person, or concept appealing or desirable.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's fight or flight response during perceived threats.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, a critical indicator of cardiovascular health.