Sometimes we feel emotional, but don't really know why. In this situation, the feeling is most likely the result of activation in
A)the prefrontal cortex
B)the amygdala
C)the pons
D)Broca's area
E)the fusiform facial area

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The amygdala is primarily responsible for processing emotions, especially those related to survival instincts such as fear. When we feel emotional without a clear reason, it's often due to activation in the amygdala, which can trigger emotional responses even in the absence of conscious awareness of the triggering event or thought.

Sometimes We Feel Emotional, but Don't Really Know Why