Finn receives a heartfelt greeting card from his mother for his birthday. As he reads the card, he feels a deep sense of gratitude towards her and begins to tear up. Which of the following brain structures is responsible for him recognizing the card's message as a positive emotional stimulus?
A. Basal ganglia
B. Amygdala
C. Insula
D. Cingulate cortex
Answer: B
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