Limbic System and Emotions Quiz

Which brain area is associated with fear according to the locationist definition of emotion?

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala

• Thalamus

• Cingulate Cortex

What emotion is linked to the ventral striatum?

• Sadness

• Fear

• Happiness

• Anger

Which of the following is NOT listed as a core emotion?

• Happiness

• Sadness

• Surprise

• Anxiety

What is the primary function of the hippocampus in the limbic system?

• Fear detection

• Memory and emotional context

• Relaying sensory info

• Processing social information

Which structure in the limbic system regulates autonomic responses to emotions?

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Hypothalamus

• Thalamus

What is the role of the thalamus in the limbic system?

• Fear detection

• Relays sensory info to the brain

• Memory storage

• Emotional processing

Which part of the limbic system processes emotional and social information?

• Amygdala

• Cingulate Cortex

• Thalamus

• Hypothalamus

What does the limbic system regulate?

• Digestion

• Emotions, motivation, and memory

• Blood circulation

• Muscle movement

Which of the following is NOT a part of the limbic system?

• Anterior cingulate cortex

• Hippocampus

• Cerebellum

• Amygdala

What is the function of the amygdala in the limbic system?

• Memory storage

• Fear and threat detection

• Sensory processing

• Social interaction