Practice Physiological Basis Of Emotion (4.3)

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Question 1.
What does the sympathetic division of the ANS do?
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Think about how your body reacts when faced with danger.
Question 2.
What role does the amygdala play?
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Consider which part of the brain is involved in sensing threats.
3Question 3.
What does the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system do?
- Calms the body
- Prepares the body for action
- Regulates digestion
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Remember a time when you felt adrenaline rush during danger.
4Question 4.
True or false: The amygdala helps process emotions.
- True
- False
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Think about which brain area is known for emotion management.
Question 5.
Explain, with examples, how the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions work together during a stressful event.
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Think of a common stressful event and how your body reacts in phases.
Question 6.
Assess how malfunctioning of the amygdala could lead to emotional dysregulation.
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Consider emotional disorders associated with amygdala dysfunction.

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