The Focus on Neuroscience Box, "Emotions and the Brain," Described

question 67

Multiple Choice

The Focus on Neuroscience box, "Emotions and the Brain," described a PET scan study investigating brain activation during recall of emotional memories. According to the box, what was indicated by activation of the somatosensory cortex?

• A)All emotions involve intense physical reactions.
• B)There are two pathways for sensory information that project from the thalamus.
• C)The body's peripheral nervous system is involved in feeling an emotion.
• D)Sadness, happiness, anger, and fear each produce exactly the same pattern of brain activation.