We Now Know That Many of the Brain Systems Involved

question 108

Multiple Choice

We now know that many of the brain systems involved in emotional responding are

• A) immutable.
• B) malleable.
• C) not sensitive to early emotional experience.
• D) responsible solely for the production of basic emotions.

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out information to and from the body.

Brain

The organ in the head of an animal or human that controls functions, movements, sensations, and thoughts.

Nerves

Bundles of fibers that transmit electrical impulses between the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of the body.

Spinal Cord

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