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| What does the limibic system process? |
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- Automatic/subconscious processes that respond to the environment quickly
- Allows action prior to conscious cognition
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| What is the main emotion and process associated with the amygdala? What is Kluver-Bucy Syndrome? |
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Definition
- Fear and learning/conditioning processes
- When a malfunction in the amygdala stops someone from fealing the emotion of fear
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| What is associative learning? |
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Definition
| When someone associates an indirect object with a distinct fear (e.g. a loud bang happens when somebody walks into a room, you will associate them with fear) |
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| What is fear potentiation? |
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Definition
| Having a stronger fear response in a potentially more dangerous situation (e.g. a dark alley at 3AM compared to an alley at 3PM in broad daylight) |
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| What is the memory enhancement effect? |
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Definition
| Your memory of an event is better if the emotional intensity is stronger |
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| How does the amygdala affect stereotyping? |
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Definition
| There is a higher fear response to "out-group" measures in the amygdala; there is a higher appraisal. |
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| What is the main process of the hippocampus? |
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Definition
- Preservasion of memory
- Preserves association between core and peripheral features of memories
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| What are the processes of the hypothalamus? |
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Definition
- Regulates the sympathetic/parasympathetic nervous systems
- Direct connection to the autonomic nervous system
- Controls the vast majority of hormones in your body
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Term
| What is the overall function of the anterior cingulate gyrus? |
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Definition
It has two regions that, when connected, support motivation, attention and evaluative self-monitoring (i.e. social awareness)
Has emotional and cognitive elements |
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| What is the rostral/ventral portion of the ACGyrus? |
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Definition
- Detects pain and other aversive stimuli
- Connects to the limbic system and creates strong emotional connections
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| What is the process of the caudal/dorsal portions of the ACGyrus? |
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Definition
- Performes cognitive and attentional functions
- Connects to cortical regions
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| What is the main process of the retrosplenial cortex? |
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Definition
Integrates the evaluative component of emotion with episodic memory.
Another connection between cognitive and emotional functioning. |
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| What is the main function of the prefrontal cortex? |
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Definition
It is directly connected to the subcortical structures
It feeds them experience --> it helps us think through things we process during the day to change how we feel |
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| What is the process of the orbito-frontal region (OFC)? |
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Definition
- Evaluates reward/punishment and responds to changes in cost-benefit analyses.
- It can tamp down amygdala responses
- Instrumental in cognitive switching and reversal of learning processes
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| What are the main processes of the ventromedial region of the prefrontal cortex (vmPFC)? |
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Definition
- Coarse categorization of a stimulus
- Decision making and learning from mistakes
- Compassion and emotion regulation
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| What are the processes of the dorsolateral region (DLPFC)? |
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Definition
- Transforms emotional information into goal directed behavior
- Direct role in working memory and attention (influenced by emotions)
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| What is the main function of the parietoemporal region? |
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Definition
Emotional Understanding
- Focuses on all aspects of affect (facial expressions AND tone of voice)
- Identifies emotions and humor
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