Emotion Cognitive Neuroscience: Brain Areas and Models
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What specific area of the brain is damaged in Patient S.M.?

  • Cerebellum
  • Amygdala (correct)
  • Hippocampus
  • Prefrontal cortex

    • What is the main deficit observed in Patient S.M. related to emotions?

  • Selective attenuation of fear perception (correct)
  • Enhanced emotional interpretation
  • Inability to express anger
  • Difficulty in recognizing happiness

    • Which task revealed S.M.'s deficit in comprehending fear?

  • Memory test
  • Decision-making task
  • Drawing faces depicting emotions (correct)
  • Verbal fluency assessment

    • What is the role of mirror neurons and the social brain?

    <p>Processing emotions and empathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the ratings of emotional intensity of facial expressions like for Patient S.M.?

    <p>Lower than controls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the bilateral amygdala damage in Patient S.M. highlight?

    <p>The critical role of the amygdala in fear perception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main deficit observed in Patient S.M. related to fearful expressions?

    <p>Selective deficit in generating an image of fearful expressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does lesions to the amygdala have on monkeys?

    <p>Loss of innate fear and increased aggression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Circumplex Model, which of the following is NOT classified as a basic emotion?

    <p>Tense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ekman and Friesen report about certain emotions?

    <p>Certain emotions are universally found in all cultures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main criticism of the concept of 6 basic emotions according to Ekman and Friesen's findings?

    <p>Only a subset of facial expressions are fundamental for communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Charles Darwin claim about emotional expressions?

    <p>Emotional expressions have evolved as a means of social communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of the amygdala in Patient S.M.'s emotional processing?

    <p>Selective deficit in processing fearful expressions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the modern biological and evolutionary view suggest about emotions?

    <p>'The expression of emotion in man and animals' is universally valid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which facial expression related to emotion is NOT included in the Circumplex Model?

    <p>'Pride'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ekman and Friesen criticize about the concept of 6 basic emotions?

    <p>'All facial emotions are social tools for communication.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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