Results from the Earliest Experiments Studying the Neural Bases of Emotion

question 17

Multiple Choice

Results from the earliest experiments studying the neural bases of emotion supported an important role for the:

• A) thalamus and hypothalamus in the expression of emotion.
• B) idea that emotional expression is subject to evolution just like other traits.
• C) existence of a limbic lobe where emotion is experienced.
• D) idea that the frontal lobes participate in emotional control.

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Definitions:

Palatine Processes

These are horizontal extensions of the maxillary bones that form the anterior three-quarters of the hard palate.

Maxilla

The paired upper jawbones that form the foundations of the middle face, supporting the upper teeth and playing key roles in breathing, eating, and speaking.

Cleft Lip

A congenital facial defect that occurs when the upper lip does not form completely, leading to a gap or split.

Mandible

The lower jaw or jawbone, the largest and strongest bone of the face, which holds the lower teeth in place and moves during chewing.