Megan Suffers from a Phobia of Kittens and Cats

question 142

Multiple Choice

Megan suffers from a phobia of kittens and cats.Even though she consciously understands that she does not have to be afraid of such small creatures, she still exhibits nervousness as she watches her daughter petting a neighbor's gentle cat.Which part of the limbic system causes this fear response that Megan does not understand?

• A) hippocampus
• B) thalamus
• C) hypothalamus
• D) amygdala

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