Matt has problems controlling his emotions. From the affective neuroscience perspective, why might that be the case?
A. His levels of norepinephrine are out of balance.
B. His prefrontal cortex is not working properly.
C. The thalamus is not sending information properly to his visual cortex.
D. Unconscious motives are responsible for his lack of control.
Answer: B
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a. stressors b. reappraisals c. psychosocial d. balanced