Multiple Choice
What is the primary function of the association areas located in the occipital lobe of the brain?
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12. The Central Nervous System
Introduction to the Central Nervous System
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Which of the following brain structures plays a central role in the experience of fear?
A
Cerebellum
B
Hippocampus
C
Thalamus
D
Amygdala
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Begin by identifying the primary function of each brain structure listed in the options.
Understand that the cerebellum is primarily involved in motor control and coordination, not emotional processing.
Recognize that the hippocampus is crucial for memory formation and spatial navigation, but not directly involved in the experience of fear.
Note that the thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory information, but does not play a central role in fear processing.
Learn that the amygdala is a key structure in the limbic system responsible for processing emotions, particularly fear, making it the correct answer.
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