The Pain Matrix Includes the __________ and the __________

question 125

Multiple Choice

The pain matrix includes the __________ and the __________.

• A) thalamus; amygdala
• B) hypothalamus; anterior cingulate cortex
• C) amygdala; anterior cingulate cortex
• D) thalamus; anterior cingulate cortex

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Definitions:

Klüver-Bucy Syndrome

A rare cerebral neurological disorder characterized by inappropriate sexual behavior, putting objects in the mouth, and a tendency to explore everything visually.

Inappropriate Sexual Activity

Sexual behavior that is deemed unacceptable or deviant by societal norms and laws.

Lesions

Damaged tissues or organs often identified by their abnormal structure or function, can result from injury or disease.

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion asserting that emotions are the result of physiological reactions to events.