Exam 13: Emotions

Describe some similarities/differences between human and nonhuman emotions. Why is it difficult to study nonhuman emotions?

What is reappraisal?

The inability to interpret what is right in front of you is known as:

A tumor located in or near the hypothalamus would possibly effect drives such as hunger and thirst.

Tryptophan depletion will lead to lower levels of __________, causing a depressed mood.

Cytokines alert the body that there is/are ______ present.

How does electroconvulsive therapy help to alleviate the symptoms of depression?

What are the symptoms of Urbach-Wieth disease?

As seen in the study of veterans with brain lesions, which region of the brain seems to actually guard against depression when there are lesions present?

While participating in the Stroop task, your urge to read interferes with naming the color of the print.

These help relieve anxiety and agitation, and affect levels of GABA:

These are responsible for the production and release of hormones:

The hypothalamus connects hormonal activity and __________.

What are the different emotional functions of the hypothalamus, amygdala, and anterior hippocampus?

Which structure is both an internal and external output region of the hippocampus?

During attempted reappraisal, patients with ______ showed an increase in autonomic activity after activation of the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (VMPFC).

In the case of the woman who suffered from uncontrollable laughter and crying, what was the cause of her loss of emotional regulation?

Which of the following is a male sex hormone?

GABA is associated with:

The circuit of Papez connects only the brain structures involved with sadness and grief.