Activation of the Locus Coeruleus During a Fear Reaction Causes…

question 14

Multiple Choice

Activation of the locus coeruleus during a fear reaction causes…

• A) the adrenal gland to release norepinephrine and epinephrine.
• B) signals to be sent to the prefrontal cortex.
• C) an increase in sensory processing by the thalamus.
• D) a rapid decrease in the activity of the amygdala.

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Definitions:

Visual Search

The task of locating a specific visual target among a field of distractors.

Number of Distracters

The quantity of irrelevant stimuli or options that divert attention away from the target information or choice.

Simultaneous Tasks

The performance of multiple tasks at the same time, requiring cognitive flexibility and often leading to divided attention.

Dictation

The act of speaking aloud for someone else to write down or for a machine to record the words.