Introductory Psychology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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When responding to an emergency, what part of the brain overrides conscious thought?

  1. Hypothalamus

  2. Cerebral cortex

  3. Limbic system

  4. Autonomic nervous system

The correct answer is: Limbic system

The part of the brain that overrides conscious thought when responding to an emergency is the limbic system. This is because the limbic system is responsible for regulating emotions and instinctual behaviors, such as fight or flight responses. The hypothalamus helps regulate these responses by controlling the release of hormones, while the cerebral cortex is involved in conscious decision making, which is not as important in emergency situations. The autonomic nervous system plays a role in controlling bodily functions, but it is not responsible for overriding conscious thought in emergency situations.

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