An Immediate Decline in Being Afraid After Realizing That a Loud

question 16

Multiple Choice

An immediate decline in being afraid after realizing that a loud noise you heard is not a threat is due to a signal produced by the …

• A) thalamus.
• B) prefrontal cortex.
• C) hippocampus.
• D) amygdala.

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Definitions:

Self-Guides

Refers to internal ideals and standards that people use to guide their behavior and evaluate their own performance and identity.

Ideal Self

The concept representing the person one aspires to be, emphasizing personal goals and desired traits.

Self-Discrepancy Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that discrepancies between an individual’s actual self, ideal self, and ought self can lead to emotional discomfort.

Self-Schemas

Cognitive representations of oneself that influence how individuals process information about themselves.