The Amygdala Consists of Several Subnuclei

question 44

Multiple Choice

The amygdala consists of several subnuclei. During fear conditioning, information converges on the ________ of the amygdala and from there projects to the ________.

• A)lateral nucleus; central nucleus
• B)central nucleus; lateral nucleus
• C)lateral geniculate nucleus; medial geniculate nucleus
• D)medial geniculate nucleus; lateral geniculate nucleus

Comprehend the environmental and health implications of certain halogenated compounds.

Determine the primary, secondary, and tertiary nature of alkyl halides.

Predict the major products of halogen-related reactions.

Explain the nature of molecular dipole moments in alkyl halides.

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Definitions:

Surprise Value

The significance or impact of an unexpected event, which can greatly influence learning and memory processes.

Overshadowing

A phenomenon in classical conditioning where a more salient stimulus prevents the learning of a less salient one.

CS Preexposure Effect

A phenomenon in classical conditioning where prior exposure to the conditioned stimulus without the unconditioned stimulus can inhibit the formation of a conditioned response.

Potentiation

Potentiation refers to the increase in strength of nerve impulses along pathways that have been used previously, either short-term or long-term.