The presence of savant abilities can give the impression of superior intelligence in retarded children with autism

Helen is a researcher interested in gender differences in students' math achievement. She plans to use the meta-analysis technique because

a. it is more accurate than collecting data in schools. b. there are very few studies published on this topic. c. there are many studies published on this topic. d. it is more respected than other methodologies.

Which of the following parts of the forebrain may also explain why people who suffer from phobias and disabling anxiety often feel afraid without knowing why?

a. pons b. thalamus c. amygdala d. reticular formation