Although the amygdala is involved in ________, the amygdala does not play a role in ________
A) emotional expression; expression of happiness
B) recognition of tone of voice; emotion cues using body posture to communicate emotion
C) recognition of facial expression; emotional expression
D) expression of happiness; expression of anger
E) facial expression of emotions; recognition of emotion communicated via tone of voice
Answer: C
Rationale: Although the amygdala is involved in recognition of facial expression, the amygdala does not play a role in emotional expression.
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