LG6 - recognise that emotion occurs within the limbic system, amygdala and prefrontal cortex

Question 1

The Limbic System

Answer 1

Consists of:

• Amygdala
• Hippocampus
• Thalamus

Implicated:

• memory
• emotion
• behaviour & motivation

Question 2

Amygdala

Answer 2

Part of the limbic system 
Involved in: 
- emotional response 
- behaviour 
- hormonal secretions 
- memory

Question 3

Prefrontal Cortex

Answer 3

• Connects & covers the brain
• Connects regions that are involved in emotional processing & production
• Involved in regulating & modifying emotions & deciding between good & bad actions