The Instantaneous and Automatic Fear Response We Experience When Unexpectedly

question 94

Multiple Choice

The instantaneous and automatic fear response we experience when unexpectedly stumbling upon a snake illustrates the importance of the

• A) amygdala.
• B) hypothalamus.
• C) pituitary gland.
• D) hippocampus.

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Definitions:

Auditory System

The sensory system that includes the ears and the brain structures that process sound.

Sound

Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.

Volley Principle

A theory explaining how auditory neurons work together to convert high-frequency sound waves into electrical signals by firing in rapid succession.

Frequency Theory

A theory regarding how sounds are perceived, suggesting that the frequency of an auditory stimulus is directly related to the frequency of neural impulses sent to the brain.