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What is the function of the amygdala in the brain?
What is the function of the amygdala in the brain?
- Regulates conscious, intentional processing
- Generates self-control and reflective thought
- Detects, learns, and responds to environmental stimuli (correct)
- Translates reward-based motivation into action
Which brain region is involved in the motivational modulation of movement and action?
Which brain region is involved in the motivational modulation of movement and action?
- Hippocampus
- Basal ganglia (correct)
- Anterior cingulate cortex
- Orbitofrontal cortex
What is the primary role of the reticular formation in the brain?
What is the primary role of the reticular formation in the brain?
- Provides movement with a motivational punch
- Arousal, alertness, and wakefulness (correct)
- Generates self-control and reflective thought
- Detects and responds to environmental stimuli
Which brain structure is responsible for translating reward-based motivation into action?
Which brain structure is responsible for translating reward-based motivation into action?
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In which part of the brain does threat activate the amygdala?
In which part of the brain does threat activate the amygdala?
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