Madeleine has learned to fear thunder and lightning storms.Which area of her brain was likely very active when Madeleine's fear was first acquired

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The amygdala is a key region in the brain involved in the acquisition and expression of fear. It is responsible for processing emotionally charged stimuli, including fearful stimuli such as thunder and lightning. Therefore, it is likely that the amygdala was very active when Madeleine first acquired her fear of these storms.

Madeleine Has Learned to Fear Thunder and Lightning Storms