Which Brain Region Processes the Emotional Significance of Stimuli and Generates

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which brain region processes the emotional significance of stimuli and generates immediate emotional and behavioral reactions?

• A) prefrontal cortex
• B) amygdala
• C) hippocampus
• D) hypothalamus

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Definitions:

Ana-

A prefix in medical terminology meaning "up," "back," "again," or "excessive."

Inter-

Inter- is a prefix meaning between or among, indicating interaction or interconnectedness when used in compound words.

Between

in the interval separating (two points, objects, or times).

Prefix

An affix placed before the stem of a word to modify its meaning, such as "un-" in "unhappy" or "pre-" in "preview."