Asked by Prisca Fokem on Sep 28, 2024

Madeleine has learned to fear thunder and lightning storms.Which area of her brain was likely very active when Madeleine's fear was first acquired

A)  left temporal lobe 
B)  amygdala 
C)  Wernicke's area 
D)  cerebellum

Fear Acquisition

The process by which an individual learns to fear a neutral stimulus by associating it with a negative or unpleasant event.

Amygdala

A part of the brain involved in processing emotions, especially fear and pleasure.

Cerebellum

A region of the brain that plays an important role in motor control, and it may also be involved in some cognitive functions.

  • Recognize essential brain formations and their roles in influencing behavior and cognitive operations, such as the hippocampus, amygdala, cerebrum, and limbic system.