Neuroimaging of the perception of facial expression suggests that
A)the amygdala is selectively active when we view angry faces.
B)the amygdala responds most strongly to angry faces, but it also shows some response to other expressions.
C)the amygdala is selectively active when we view fearful faces.
D)the amygdala responds most strongly to fearful faces, but it also shows some response to other expressions.

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Several studies have found that the amygdala responds most strongly to fearful facial expressions, but it also shows some response to other expressions such as anger and disgust. Therefore, option D is the best choice as it correctly summarizes the research findings.

Neuroimaging of the Perception of Facial Expression Suggests That