Abnormalities in Brain Circuitry That Connects the Amygdala with the Prefrontal

question 109

Multiple Choice

Abnormalities in brain circuitry that connects the amygdala with the prefrontal cortex may help explain difficulties with ____that we see in many people with borderline personality and antisocial personality disorders.

• A) impulse control problems
• B) memory problems
• C) increased need for sleep
• D) weight gain

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