Which of the Following Brain Structures Plays an Important Role

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following brain structures plays an important role in how we respond to fearful things?

• A) hypothalamus
• B) hippocampus
• C) amygdala
• D) thalamus

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Definitions:

Confrontation

The act of facing or dealing with a challenge, dispute, or opposition directly and openly.

Rapid Cycling

A term often used in bipolar disorder to describe a pattern of four or more mood episodes within a year.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

Mania

A mental health condition characterized by an abnormally elevated mood, energy level, and activity, often associated with bipolar disorder.