Recent research indicates that the amygdala processes ____ differently in men and women.
A) intense emotional experiences
B) pain
C) language
D) boredom

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Recent research has found that the amygdala processes intense emotional experiences differently in men and women. Specifically, women tend to have stronger and more frequent amygdala responses to negative emotional stimuli, such as fear or anxiety, while men tend to have stronger amygdala responses to positive emotional stimuli, such as reward or excitement.

Recent Research Indicates That the Amygdala Processes ____ Differently in Men