Identify a region in the brain that underlies fear and aggression and is primarily involved in automatic responding.
A. superior frontal gyrus
B. cerebellum
C. amygdala
D. inferior frontal gyrus
Ans: C. amygdala
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A. Bill is no longer suffering from PTSD, but the therapist wants to relieve some troubling symptoms. B. Bill has high levels of anxiety regarding his lack of therapeutic progress. C. PTSD and depression have high comorbidity rates, making it likely that Bill is suffering from depression. D. Antidepressants will help Bill block past traumatic events and work toward healing.