Which of These Limbic System Structures Is Most Associated with Emotion

question 112

Multiple Choice

Which of these limbic system structures is most associated with emotion and emotional learning?

• A)hypothermus
• B)hyperthalamus
• C)thalamus
• D)amygdala

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Definitions:

Reinforcer

Any stimulus that strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response or behavior.

Consolidation

The process of stabilizing a memory trace after the initial acquisition, making it more resistant to disruptions.

Mental Process

The internal, covert activities of the mind, such as thinking, reasoning, and remembering.

Classical Conditioning

is a learning process where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus, producing a similar response, originally identified by Ivan Pavlov.