Quiz on Amygdala and Emotional Processing

What role does the sensory cortex play in fear perception?

• Initiates fear responses

• Refines and contextualizes fear perception

• Eliminates fear responses

• Increases fear intensity

Which pathway does the "Low Road" bypass?

• Thalamus

• Amygdala

• Cortex

• Brainstem

What is the characteristic of the "High Road" in emotional processing?

• Fast and automatic

• Slower, more detailed processing

• Bypasses the cortex

• Involves only the amygdala

What does the "High Road" allow for in emotional processing?

• Automatic response

• Conscious evaluation

• Immediate reaction

• Unconscious processing

According to the constructionist definition, how are emotions constructed?

• From fixed biological responses

• From core affect, conceptual knowledge, and social influences

• From specific emotion centers

• From genetic predispositions

What is NOT a characteristic of emotions according to the constructionist definition?

• Fixed biological responses

• Constructed from core affect

• Influenced by social/cultural factors

• Emerging from brain networks

What does the "High Road" involve in its processing pathway?

• Only the thalamus

• Thalamus, sensory cortex, and amygdala

• Only the amygdala

• Only the sensory cortex

What is the role of the sensory cortex in fear processing?

• Initiates fear responses

• Refines and contextualizes fear perception

• Eliminates fear responses

• Increases fear intensity

How are emotions constructed according to the constructionist definition?

• From fixed biological responses

• From core affect, conceptual knowledge, and social influences

• From specific emotion centers

• From genetic predispositions

What is one effect of lesions to the Anterior Cingulate Cortex (ACC)?

• Reduces emotional awareness and regulation.

• Increases emotional awareness and regulation.

• Enhances memory recall.

• Improves physical coordination.