One of the Key Functions of the Amygdala Is

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Multiple Choice

One of the key functions of the amygdala is:

• A)the control of motivational and emotional behaviors
• B)acting as an important gathering point for sensory input
• C)the regulation of eating, drinking, and sexual behavior
• D)acting as a gateway into long-term memory

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Definitions:

Motivates

The psychological features that provoke individuals to act towards a desired goal or instigate certain behavior.

Oedipus And Electra Complexes

Psychological concepts introduced by Freud, the Oedipus complex involves a child's unconscious desire for the opposite-sex parent, whereas the Electra complex is the female counterpart.

Latency Period

A stage in psychosexual development, occurring from about age six to puberty, during which sexual instincts and activities are less pronounced.

Freudian Concepts

Theories and ideas proposed by Sigmund Freud that focus on the unconscious mind, childhood experiences, and psychosexual development as central elements of personality.