DrCortese Conducts a Neuroimaging Study of Patients Undergoing Systematic Desensitization

question 15

Multiple Choice

Dr.Cortese conducts a neuroimaging study of patients undergoing systematic desensitization to treat a fear of high places.The images should show that activity in the ___ occurs when patients are ___.

• A) hypothalamus; experiencing fear
• B) prefrontal cortex; experiencing fear
• C) amygdala; undergoing extinction
• D) prefrontal cortex; undergoing extinction

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