While participants are viewing threatening images,a researcher is using fMRI to create images of their brains' metabolic activity.The researcher should find heightened activation in the:

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The amygdala is known to be involved in processing emotional responses, particularly fear and threat. Research has shown that when participants view threatening images, there is increased activation in the amygdala as measured by fMRI.

While Participants Are Viewing Threatening Images,a Researcher Is Using FMRI