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biggirl4568

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Humans report fear upon electrical stimulation of the
 
  a. hypothalamus.
  b. ventral tegmental area.
  c. periaqueductal gray matter.
  d. amygdala.
  e. reticular activating system.

Question 2

Some careers involve daily exposure to dangerous situations, which can lead to emotional burnout. A person with damage to the amygdala would have a selective advantage for a career as a
 
  a. copy editor for an Iowa newspaper.
  b. high-wire artist working on the 4th of July in a rainstorm.
  c. teacher.
  d. accountant for Exxon.
  e. movie critic in Hollywood.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: d. amygdala.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b. high-wire artist working on the 4th of July in a rainstorm.



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