Lesions of Which Structure Interfere the Most with Classically Conditioned

question 64

Multiple Choice

Lesions of which structure interfere the most with classically conditioned fear responses in rats? 

• A)the septal area 
• B)the orbitofrontal cortex 
• C)the mammillary bodies 
• D)the amygdala

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Definitions:

Dualistic Thinking

Dualistic thinking is the tendency to divide information, values, and perspectives into polar opposites, often ignoring complexities or middle grounds.

Schemes

Cognitive structures or patterns of behavior through which individuals process and understand their environment.

Mental Structures

Cognitive frameworks that organize thought, understanding, and knowledge about the world.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched.