When an Emotional Stimulus Is Encountered, the Amygdala Alerts the Sympathetic

question 93

Multiple Choice

When an emotional stimulus is encountered, the amygdala alerts the sympathetic nervous system and the endocrine system via connections with the _____ and the _____.

• A)medulla; hypothalamus
• B)pons; hypothalamus
• C)medulla; hippocampus
• D)pons; hippocampus

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Definitions:

Unprepared

Not ready or adequately equipped to handle a particular task or situation.

Generalized Reinforcer

A reinforcing stimulus that has obtained its reinforcing properties through association with other reinforcers.

Token

An object or symbol that represents a right, fact, or attribute, often used as a means of access or in exchange processes.

Reinforcing Stimulus

Refers to any stimulus that strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response or behavior.