Greater excitability of the ______ may explain why people with phobic disorders experience more fear in response to threatening cues from the environment.
A) hippocampus
B) cingulate gyrus
C) amygdala
D) cerebellum

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The amygdala is responsible for processing and responding to emotional stimuli, including fear. Studies have shown that people with phobic disorders have a greater activation of the amygdala in response to threatening cues, indicating greater excitability in this region.

Greater Excitability of the ______ May Explain Why People with Phobic