The Amygdala Will Be Activated by a Neutral Facial Expression

The amygdala will be activated by a neutral facial expression only in someone who is chronically anxious. One plausible explanation for this finding might be that:

A) chronic anxiety makes the amygdala overly responsive
B) chronically anxious people have a generic fear of other people
C) chronically anxious people convert neutral cues to cues for danger
D) chronic anxiety bypasses the more deliberative path to the amygdala

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