While Watching a Sad Movie, Charlotte Begins to Cry; Her

question 38

Multiple Choice

While watching a sad movie, Charlotte begins to cry; her husband Owen feels just as sad but manages to suppress the urge to cry or express his sadness in front of his wife. Owen is likely using his _____ to inhibit expression of emotion.

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

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