Question

As a child, Lucas was slapped by a monkey that was trying to snatch his food. Ever since this episode, Lucas has been frightened of monkeys. However, he plans to visit a famous zoological park. Which of the following is most likely to happen if Lucas comes across a monkey in the park?

A. The amygdala will learn a new response and get excited.
B. The initial encoding of information aided by the hippocampus will be passed along to the amygdala.
C. The amygdala will be reactivated, and the initial unpleasant memory will be brought back.
D. The hippocampus will undergo a change in its shape based on the intensity of his experience.

Answer 1

The core answer is C. The amygdala will be reactivated, and the initial unpleasant memory will be brought back.

Step-by-step explanation

The amygdala is a section of the brain that is responsible for detecting fear and preparing for emergency events

The amygdala is known as the fear center of the brain but also plays key role in emotions and behaviour so if Lucas comes across a monkey in the park, his amygdala will be reactivated, and the initial unpleasant memory of the monkey will be brought back.