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QuizMultiple Choice

Stress Responses — Unit test

Question 14 • TX-Psychology CR

According to research, which of the following statements reflecting the relationship between emotion and the prefrontal cortex is false? Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Answer
A
The prefrontal cortex helps to regulate one's emotional response.
B
The prefrontal cortex is activated when processing information associated with stress.
C
Sensory input indicating emotion first enters the prefrontal cortex before traveling to the amygdala.
D
The prefrontal cortex processes information associated with emotional pleasure.

Explanation

Emotional sensory information does not first enter the prefrontal cortex before reaching the amygdala. The amygdala can receive sensory information through a rapid pathway, while the prefrontal cortex helps evaluate and regulate emotional responses. The prefrontal cortex is also involved in processing stress-related information and emotional pleasure, so the false statement is that sensory input first enters the prefrontal cortex.

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