The Neuronal Wiring Between the Thalamus and the Amygdala Allows

question 41

Multiple Choice

The neuronal wiring between the thalamus and the amygdala allows us to:

• A)recognize the location of a stimulus.
• B)make rapid decisions about our environment without having to wait for cortical input.
• C)analyze the identity and importance of the stimulus.
• D)compare the visual image of the stimulus with known threat images.

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