Any of a number of stimuli, S1, S2,..., trigger an emotion, which has the
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Two opposite emotions and associated reactions: (a) hostility and (b) as
Figure 12.2
Darwin described it, a humble and affectionate frame of mind
Source: Darwin (1872/1934, Figs. 1 and 2, pp. 1 and 15)
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The amygdala in relation to other brain regions. Inset: the nuclei of the
Figure 12.9
amygdala
Source: Martin, J.H. (1996) Neuroanatomy: Text and Atlas, 2nd edition, Fig. 15.6, p. 458. Reprinted with permission of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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Scatter plot for number of films recalled and metabolic activity of the right
Figure 12.14
amygdala: (a) emotional film session and (b) neutral film session
Source: Cahill et al. (1996, Fig. 3)
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Figure 12.16 A representation of the role of conditioned fear in potentiating the startle
reflex
Source: adapted from Davis (1992, Fig. 41.3, p. 474)
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