Imagine You Are a Scientist Examining the Neurological Function of the Amygdala

question 61

Multiple Choice

Imagine you are a scientist examining the neurological function of the amygdala. What would you expect to observe among lesbian women?

• A)An increase in amygdala function among lesbian women
• B)Amygdala function similar to that of heterosexual men
• C)Reduced amygdala function among lesbian women
• D)Functional similarity with heterosexual women

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