Amygdala vs. hippocampus: fear and memory
Damage to which structure most impairs recognizing fear in others' faces and forming conditioned fear responses?
Answer C: explanation for every choice
A
The hippocampus forms new explicit memories. Damage spares conditioned fear but impairs remembering the events.
B
The hypothalamus regulates homeostasis, hunger, and the stress hormone axis.
C
Correct. The amygdala processes fear and attaches emotional significance to stimuli.
D
The cerebellum coordinates movement and supports procedural learning.
TakeawayAmygdala: fear and emotional memory. Hippocampus: explicit memory.
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