Summarize the neuroscience of vigilance
What will be an ideal response?
Both the amygdala and thalamus are involved in vigilance. The amygdala particularly plays a pivotal role in the recognition of emotional stimuli. An electroencephalogram (EEG) will show less low-frequency activity and bigger event-related potentials (ERPs) the more vigilant a person is.
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