Which of the Following Is True of the Role of the Amygdala

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the role of the amygdala for the recognition of emotion?

• A) Amygdala damage impairs the ability to use tone of voice cues for emotion recognition.
• B) Amygdala damage impairs the ability to use facial expressions for emotion recognition.
• C) The amygdala receives input from the visual cortex via the thalamus.
• D) Conscious awareness is required for the facial expression of emotion.
• E) Activation of the amygdala improves mood and affect.

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