One of the two pathways of the amygdala is known as the "high road." This pathway can be characterized as _________ and involves a ________.
A)"slow and analytical"; direct signal from the thalamus to the amygdala
B)"slow and analytical"; project to the cortex
C)"quick and dirty"; direct signal from the thalamus to the amygdala
D)"quick and dirty"; projection to the cortex

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The "high road" pathway of the amygdala is characterized as "slow and analytical" because it involves processing of sensory information through the cortex before it reaches the amygdala, allowing for more detailed analysis.

One of the Two Pathways of the Amygdala Is Known