Evidence from the Effects of Cortical Lesions on Conditioned Fear

question 143

Multiple Choice

Evidence from the effects of cortical lesions on conditioned fear suggests that

• A) no learning can take place without cortical input.
• B) conditioned fear cannot be learned without cortical input,but conditioned salivation proceeds normally in the absence of cortical input.
• C) the circuit connecting the amygdala and thalamus is capable of identifying fear stimuli without much cortical input.
• D) the circuit connecting the amygdala and thalamus is incapable of identifying fear stimuli in the absence of cortical input.

Acknowledge the physiological and psychological effects of sleep deprivation.

Recognize the evolution and adaptive functions of sleep and yawning.

Understand the developmental aspects of sleep across the lifespan.

Understand the basic characteristics and prevalence of dreams.

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Foreign Language

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Verbs

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Nouns

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Phonological Loop

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