AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

THE LIMBIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
WHAT PART OF THE BRAIN IS INVOLVED IN PROCESSING EMOTIONS LIKE FEAR, ANXIETY AND THE LIKE?
A
HIPPOCAMPUS
B
HYPOTHALAMUS
C
THALAMUS
D
AMYGDALA
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The limbic system is a group of interconnected structures located deep within the brain. It’s the part of the brain that’s responsible for behavioral and emotional responses.

Detailed explanation-2: -Amygdala is the integrative center for emotions, emotional behavior, and motivation. If the brain is turned upside down the end of the structure continuous with the hippocampus is called the uncus. If you peel away uncus you will expose the amygdala which abuts the anterior of the hippocampus.

Detailed explanation-3: -The limbic system controls the experience and expression of emotions, as well as some automatic functions of the body. By producing emotions (such as fear, anger, pleasure, and sadness), the limbic system enables people to behave in ways that help them communicate and survive physical and psychologic upsets.

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