Stan has been extremely afraid of cats since he was scratched as a 5-year-old. Whenever he sees a cat, he remembers the time he was scratched across his face and starts to feel afraid
If a cat comes towards him, he often runs away immediately as he is afraid of being scratched again. Stan's behaviors and recollection of this trauma is a result of the __________ in the limbic system.
a) hippocampus
b) thalamus
c) amygdala
d) medulla
c Explanation: This is the part of the brain which controls many fear responses and
memories.
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He had been expecting this moment for eight months. Ironically, he went back to his normal life in just one day. Joe's reaction could best be explained by the _____. A) hedonic treadmill B) durability bias C) positivity effect D) broaden and build theory
The Rorschach Inkblot Test is an example of a(n)
a) intelligence test. b) diagnostic inventory. c) neuropsychological test. d) projective test.