Rapid Fear Reactions to Sensory Input in the Absence of Conscious

question 78

Multiple Choice

Rapid fear reactions to sensory input in the absence of conscious thought are possible because certain neural pathways bypass the

• A) hypothalamus.
• B) amygdala.
• C) thalamus.
• D) prefrontal cortex.

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Definitions:

Ethnocentrism

The conviction that one's own ethnic group or culture is inherently superior, frequently paired with a disdain for other cultures.

Xenophobia

A fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers.

Stereotyping

The act of making oversimplified or generalized beliefs about a group of people or things.

Pluralism

A condition or system in which two or more states, groups, principles, sources of authority, etc., coexist.