The amygdala is MOST active in encoding emotional memories that are:

A) fearful.
B) joyful.
C) depressing.
D) surprising.


A) fearful.

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Babies discover that if they drop a spoon while sitting in the high chair, the spoon will fall to the floor and make a noise. This is an example of

a. emotional differentiation. b. introspection. c. reflexive behavior. d. sensorimotor causality.

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Studies of moral exclusion indicate that groups that commit extreme acts of violence against another group

  a.  are inherently evil people, like the Nazis.   b.  believe that the outgroup is evil and morally worthless.   c.  are in an agentic state where independent action is impossible.   d.  are no longer acting on their own morals and instead follow the group’s morals.

Psychology

According to empirical research, which of the following is NOT increased by stress?

a. Depression c. Lack of social support b. Schizophrenia d. Eating disorders

Psychology