A phobia results from more neural connections from the ____ to the ____,rather than the other way.

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The amygdala is responsible for processing emotions and fear, while the cortex is responsible for higher level thinking and rationalization. Phobias involve an exaggerated fear response, which is caused by increased neural connections from the amygdala to the cortex. This results in a stronger fear response and less ability to rationalize or control the fear.

A Phobia Results from More Neural Connections from the ____