Which part of the brain is critical in emotional learning, fear, and memory?
a. thalamus
b. hypothalamus
c. frontal lobe
d. amygdala
Ans: d
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You are watching a really scary movie. The main character is about to be attacked by a monster. You look over to the person sitting next to you and see fear in his face. What part of the limbic system allows you to evaluate his expression?
a. hypothalamus c. thalamus b. hippocampus d. amygdala
Which of the following conclusions was reached from observations at autopsy on the brain of a man who had an inability to speak?
a. Speech is not localized in a particular brain region. b. Speech is inherited. c. Auditory reflexes are found in the dominant hemisphere. d. Speech is localized in the left side of the brain.