Work by LeDoux and others suggests that the __________ plays a central role in circuits in the brain designed to detect danger and organize a response to it

Answer:


amygdala

Psychology

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A. nondeclarative B. procedural C. declarative D. episodic

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Psychology

The theoretical orientation of a person conducting a psychological assessment affects the

A) selection of assessment tools, but not the interpretation of data resulting from testing. B) range and scope of the assessment. C) selection of assessment tools, but only for very young children. D) estimated amount of time the assessment process will take.

Psychology