Individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were shown photographs of faces displaying fearful expressions. People with PTSD showed __________ activation of the amygdala and __________ activation of the prefrontal cortex.

A. greater; smaller
B. smaller; greater
C. smaller; no
D. no; greater


Answer: A

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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