Amygdala Activation to Angry and Fearful Expressions Suggests That the Amygdala

question 9

Multiple Choice

Amygdala activation to angry and fearful expressions suggests that the amygdala responds most strongly:

• A) to fearful faces directed to the viewer.
• B) when emotional interpretation is unclear.
• C) to happy faces.
• D) to neutral faces.

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