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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?
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?
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?
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?
Which brain region showed greater activation in individuals with autism compared to control children in the study discussed?
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What type of data was used in the study to compare brain activation in control children and individuals with autism?
What type of data was used in the study to compare brain activation in control children and individuals with autism?
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What did the study reveal about autistic individuals' reaction to neutral faces?
What did the study reveal about autistic individuals' reaction to neutral faces?
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