Emotion Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What brain structure is key in processing fear?
A
The amygdala.
2
Q
Which part of the brain is associated with emotional regulation and social behaviour?
A
The ventromedial prefrontal cortex.
3
Q
What is the role of the limbic system?
A
Integrates emotion, memory, and arousal; includes amygdala, hippocampus, and cingulate cortex.
4
Q
How does the amygdala process emotion?
A
Evaluates emotional salience of stimuli (especially fear) and triggers autonomic responses.
5
Q
What role does the hypothalamus play in emotion?
A
Coordinates emotional behaviours via autonomic and hormonal output.
6
Q
What happens to emotional regulation in prefrontal cortex damage?
A
Impaired judgment, impulsivity, and social disinhibition.
