The Amygdala Is Involved in ______

question 15

Multiple Choice

The amygdala is involved in ______.

• A) only fear memories
• B) pavlovian memories
• C) pavlovian and declarative memories

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Definitions:

Defence Mechanisms

Psychological strategies used unconsciously by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety and to manage emotional conflict and internal or external stressors.

Unconscious Conflict

A term in psychoanalytic theory referring to a struggle or clash between different impulses, desires, or aspects of the unconscious mind.

Coping Mechanisms

Strategies or behaviors that individuals use to manage stress, adversity, or emotional distress.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, often reflecting a reaction to stress.