When a Person Quickly Determines the Emotional Importance of Sensory

question 112

Multiple Choice

When a person quickly determines the emotional importance of sensory information in order to decide whether or not to approach a person,the _______________ is responsible for this function.

• A)amygdala
• B)pons
• C)hippocampus
• D)cerebellum

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Definitions:

Peripheral Nervous

Part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.

Central Nervous

Refers to the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and transmitting neural signals.

Autonomic

Pertaining to the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions of the body, such as heartbeat and digestion.

Autonomic Nervous System

is a part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions such as heartbeat, digestion, and breathing.