If the Connections Between the Amygdala and Midbrain Regions Are

question 126

Multiple Choice

If the connections between the amygdala and midbrain regions are severed, a CS paired with shock will no longer elicit _____ in a rat:

• A)freezing.
• B)increases in heart rate and blood pressure.
• C)release of stress hormones.
• D)nonconscious cognitive expectancies.

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