Emotion Flashcards
1
Q
What are the six simple emotions ?
A
Fear Anger Joy Sadness Surprise Disgust
2
Q
Leaving what part of the brain intact causes sham rage to occur (emotional state through specific manipulation of the brain )?
A
Diencephalon or hypothalamus ?
3
Q
What part of the brain associates fear with danger or pain?
A
Amygdala
4
Q
What is the output go the amygdala ?
A
glutamate
5
Q
What is long term potentiation (LTP) and conditioned fear learning controlled by ?
A
NMDA
6
Q
What is long term potentiation ?
A
form of synaptic plasticity that is posited to have a role in learning and memory.
7
Q
Where is the working memory focused?
A
prefrontal cortex
8
Q
Why are emotions subjective ?
A
- highly integrated
- Dynamic and flexible
- Immediate conscious experience (at time of happening)
