AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

THE LIMBIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
WHICH COMPONENTS OF THE LIMBIC SYSTEM?1. PINEAL GLAND 2. CINGULATE GYRUS 3. CAUDATE NUCLEI 4. GLOBUS PALLIDUS 5. CORPUS STRIATUM 6. MAMMILLARY BODY
A
1 AND 4
B
2 AND 6
C
3 AND 5
D
4 AND 6
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hippocampus and associated structures: play a central role in the consolidation of new memories. Amygdala: located deep within the temporal lobes and related with a number of emotional processes. Nucleus accumbens: involved in reward, pleasure, and addiction.

Detailed explanation-2: -An important part of the limbic system, the cingulate gyrus helps regulate emotions and pain. It is also involved in predicting and avoiding negative consequences. An important part of the limbic system, the cingulate gyrus helps regulate emotions and pain.

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