Asked by
Jeremiah Rivera
on Dec 18, 2024
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Fear conditioning is controlled by the _____, and Pavlovian conditioning is mediated by the _____.
A) hypothalamus; cerebellum
B) brainstem; basal ganglia
C) amygdala; basal ganglia
D) amygdala; cerebellum
Fear Conditioning
Conditioned emotional response between a neutral stimulus and an unpleasant event, such as a shock, that results in a learned association.
Amygdala
The part of the brain that participates in species-typical behaviors, emotion, and emotional memory. From the Greek word for almond, reflecting the general shape in the medial temporal lobe.
Pavlovian Conditioning
A form of learning in which a neutral stimulus is paired with a stimulus that elicits a response, until the neutral stimulus alone elicits the same response.
- Recognize the neural circuits involved in different types of learning and memory.
- Understand the neural basis of fear conditioning and its psychological effects.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the neural circuits involved in different types of learning and memory.
- Understand the neural basis of fear conditioning and its psychological effects.