Julio was extremely angry when he came in for a routine EEG of his brain activity. When he later told this to the doctor,she was no longer concerned about the

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Increased electrical activity in the amygdala is associated with emotional arousal, such as anger, fear, or stress. Therefore, the doctor would be concerned about Julio's increased electrical activity in his amygdala if he was not angry. However, since Julio reported feeling angry, it is expected that there would be increased activity in his amygdala during the EEG.

Julio Was Extremely Angry When He Came in for a Routine