Which part of the brain is critical in emotional learning, fear, and memory?

a. thalamus
b. hypothalamus
c. frontal lobe
d. amygdala


Ans: d

Psychology

You might also like to view...

According to trait theory, you can predict behavior from one situation to another situation provided that:

A. you observe the person several times B. the two situations are essentially the same C. the two situations occur in contiguous time D. the behavior is easily described

Psychology

Restraining one's emotions decreases activity in the sympathetic nervous system

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

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

Psychology

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.

Psychology