Asked by
Josie Taylor
on Dec 24, 2024
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Which of the following brain structures is located near the hippocampus and is responsible for fear responses and memory of fear?
A) hippocampus
B) hypothalamus
C) fornix
D) amygdala
Amygdala
A part of the brain involved in experiencing emotions, such as fear and pleasure.
Hippocampus
A region of the brain involved in the formation of new memories and is also associated with learning and emotions.
Fear Responses
Emotional and physiological reactions to perceived threats, including fight or flight responses.
- Outline the involvement of specific brain regions in the domains of perception, affect, and behavioral response.
- Characterize the part played by the brain in the processes of learning and remembering.
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Learning Objectives
- Outline the involvement of specific brain regions in the domains of perception, affect, and behavioral response.
- Characterize the part played by the brain in the processes of learning and remembering.