Multiple Choice
Regarding the functioning of the amygdala, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) The fear response that enables us to respond to potentially dangerous stimuli before we are really aware of them is under the control of the amygdala.
B) The amygdala receives all sensory information via the cerebral cortex.
C) A person with a damaged amygdala may not fear situations that could be life threatening.
D) A person with a damaged amygdala may have difficulty understanding other people's emotions.
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