Within the limbic system, the structure that has been linked to the control of aggressive and defensive behaviors is the:
a. thalamus
b. amygdala
c. hippocampus
d. medulla
B
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A. self-esteem B. self-concept C. social reality D. social comparison
In order to better understand the prevalence of anxiety disorders, researchers should consider which of the following factors?
a. comorbidity with other disorders b. gender differences c. cultural expectations d. all of the above
Grace knows how to tie a square knot and how to drive an automobile with a standard transmission. These are examples of
a. declarative memory. b. semantic memory. c. procedural memory. d. prospective memory. e. episodic memory.
A blind spot is a part of the visual field we can't see, where the _____ connects to the _____
A) retina; pupil B) cornea; iris C) optic nerve; retina D) optic nerve; sclera