AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Nerves and networks in the brain that control basic emotions and drives
A
Norepinephrine
B
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
C
Fear Conditioning
D
Moral Injury
E
Limbic System
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The cingulate gyrus is part of the cingulate cortex of the brain and is thought to be an integral part of the limbic system. This area is believed to be helpful in regulating emotions, behavior, and pain, as well as being responsible for controlling autonomic motor function.

Detailed explanation-2: -Amygdala. The amygdala’s name refers to its almond-like shape. Located right next to the hippocampus, the left and right amygdalae play a central role in our emotional responses, including feelings like pleasure, fear, anxiety and anger.

Detailed explanation-3: -The frontal lobes are considered our emotional control center and home to our personality. It’s involved in motor function, problem solving, spontaneity, memory, language, initiation, judgment, impulse control, and social and sexual behavior.

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