L13_Emotion___Association_Annotated

Emotions

Complex interactions of behaviors, cognitive processes, and physiological processes important for learning and memory.

Amygdala

Brain region located in the temporal lobe, believed to be the 'fear center' of the brain.

Fear Conditioning

A paradigm used to study fear by associating a conditional stimulus with painful stimuli, commonly done in rodents.

Universal Emotions

Six emotions that can be consistently identified regardless of cultural background.

Genetics of Emotions

Consistent perception of emotions across cultures suggests there is a genetic principle of emotions that do not need to be learned.

Environment's Role in Emotion

The environment influences emotional perception, showing variability in non-European countries and isolated communities.

Neural Mechanisms of Emotion

Researching emotions is difficult because there is no central brain area that processes them, and everyone experiences emotions differently.

Freezing Behavior in Fear Conditioning

A quantifiable measure of fear indicated by the lack of movement in rodents during fear conditioning.

Impact of Amygdala Damage

Individuals with amygdala damage may struggle to form new fears or associated stimuli.

Double Dissociation Study

A study evaluating the separate roles of the amygdala and hippocampus in declarative memory and physiological association.

Psychopathy

A neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by deficits in emotional response, lack of empathy, and poor behavioral control, possibly linked to amygdala dysfunction.

Emotional Processing Deficits

Individuals with amygdala damage may have difficulties processing emotions of others and recognizing their own fear.

Cognitive Processes in Emotion

Cognitive processes in the prefrontal cortex communicate with the amygdala to associate thoughts and feelings with specific stimuli.

Complex Interaction in Emotional Regulation

Emotions are likely regulated by interactions among the amygdala, prefrontal cortex (PFC), and hypothalamus.

Fear Center Reevaluation

Current debate suggests the amygdala functions more as a stimuli association area than solely a fear center.