The Amygdala
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The Amygdala

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Which brain structure serves as the body's 'alarm system' and responds strongly to negative and emotionally significant stimuli, including faces?

  • Amygdala (correct)
  • Hippocampus
  • Cerebellum
  • Frontal lobe

    • What does the amygdala show a greater response to, compared to neutral stimuli?

  • Positive stimuli
  • Fearful faces (correct)
  • Shapes
  • Non-emotional stimuli

    • What has the amygdala been linked to, in addition to major depression and anxiety?

  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Autism (correct)

    • Which brain region showed greater activation in individuals with autism compared to control children in the study discussed?

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

    What type of data was used in the study to compare brain activation in control children and individuals with autism?

    <p>Eye-tracking data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the study reveal about autistic individuals' reaction to neutral faces?

    <p>They had an exaggerated reaction to neutral faces</p> Signup and view all the answers

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