What Is the Role of the Cortex in a Fear

question 166

Multiple Choice

What is the role of the cortex in a fear response to a stimulus?

• A)It initiates the fear response.
• B)It is involved in the fast pathway that immediately triggers an increase in heart rate.
• C)It either stops or sustains the fear response once the threat has been identified.
• D)It is part of the slow pathway that opposes the fast pathway.

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Definitions:

Thoughts

The mental process of considering, reasoning, or remembering; cognitive units that form the contents of the mind.

Behaviors

Observable actions or responses of an organism or system.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Abnormal Anxiety

Anxiety that is excessive, disproportionate to the actual threat or challenge, or persists beyond developmentally appropriate periods, often impacting daily functioning.