The Amygdala Plays a Key Role in

question 204

Multiple Choice

The amygdala plays a key role in

• A)regulating hunger,thirst,temperature,and sexual motivation.
• B)the formation and maintenance of spatial memory.
• C)the processing and experience of fear,arousal,and excitement.
• D)integrating sensory information from each cortical area.

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Definitions:

Emotion-Focused Coping

A coping strategy that involves trying to reduce the negative emotional responses associated with stress, such as by seeking support or reinterpreting the problem.

Aerobic Exercise

Physical activity that increases heart rate and the body's use of oxygen, improving cardiovascular fitness, such as running, cycling, or swimming.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter important in regulating mood, appetite, sleep, memory, and learning.

Endorphins

Peptides produced by the central nervous system and the pituitary gland that act as neurotransmitters and have pain-relieving properties similar to morphine.