Cingulate Cortex Flashcards
1
Q
What role does the cingulate cortex play?
A
Motivation, memory, and emotions
2
Q
How do people with damage to the cingulate cortex experience pain?
A
They experience pain but are not emotionally distressed by it
3
Q
Which brain areas are linked to major depressive disorder?
A
- Prefrontal cortex
- Insula
- Hippocampus
- Amygdala
- Thalamus
- Cingulate cortex
4
Q
What is associated with depression regarding the anterior cingulate cortex?
A
Reduced volume of the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC)
5
Q
What therapy is associated with increases in ACC volume and improvements in depressive symptoms?
A
Cognitive behavior therapy
6
Q
True or False: Damage to the cingulate cortex leads to emotional distress from pain.
A
False
7
Q
Fill in the blank: Abnormalities in the cingulate cortex have been linked to _______.
A
major depressive disorder
