John
John is an 18-year-old who has been a bit stressed thinking of his upcoming presentation, which he is expected to deliver later on this morning as a part of a group project in his Positive Psychology class. John didn't sleep well last night and this morning he has no interest in eating breakfast. Once John arrives at school, he feels his heart palpitating. During his presentation, someone in the audience made a joke in poor taste which John handled gracefully by laughing along, even though he was angry about the joke.
-Which areas of the brain are likely to be active as John experiences fear about his big presentation

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The amygdala is responsible for processing emotions, including fear and anxiety. It is likely to be active in John as he experiences fear about his presentation. The other options are not directly related to the experience of fear.

John John Is an 18-Year-Old Who Has Been a Bit Stressed