Introductory Psychology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the primary role of the amygdala in the brain?

To control the body's fight or flight response

To control emotional responses

The amygdala is responsible for controlling emotional responses in the brain, such as fear and anxiety. This is its primary role and it can affect other functions in the brain, such as memory. Option A is incorrect because the amygdala does play a role in the fight or flight response, but it is not its primary function. Option C is incorrect because motor functions are primarily controlled by other areas of the brain, such as the cerebellum. Option D is incorrect because cognitive processes, such as thinking and problem solving, are mainly controlled by the frontal lobe.

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To control motor functions

To control cognitive processes

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