The role of the amygdala in emotion and memory
Not so long ago the amygdala was an unclear region of the brain. Nowadays it is assumed that the amygdala is playing a key role in emotions, especially in the perception of fear. The amygdala is a crucial component that enables humans and animals to detect and to respond to threats. When the amygdal...
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Language: | English |
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Högskolan i Skövde, Institutionen för kommunikation och information
2011
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Online Access: | http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:his:diva-5075 |