Which Brain Structure Might Best Be Described as an "Emotional

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which brain structure might best be described as an "emotional computer"?

• A)hippocampus
• B)amygdala
• C)hypothalamus
• D)corpus callosum
• E)thalamus

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Definitions:

Cognitive Ability

The capacity to perform various mental activities related to learning, thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving.

Jean Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, particularly his theory of cognitive development that describes how children construct a mental model of the world.

Cognitive Structures

Mental frameworks and patterns used to organize and interpret information, influencing how we perceive the world.

Preoperational

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children from about 2 to 7 years old engage in symbolic play but struggle with logic and taking the perspective of others.