Activation of the ________ is associated with our gut feelings (particularly fear)in response to environmental stimuli,whereas activation of the ________ seems to heighten in response to rewards.

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The amygdala is associated with the processing of emotions, particularly fear, and plays a role in generating gut feelings in response to environmental stimuli. On the other hand, the nucleus accumbens is a part of the reward circuit in the brain and is activated in response to rewards or pleasurable experiences. Therefore, option B correctly identifies the activation of the amygdala with gut feelings in response to fear and the activation of the nucleus accumbens with rewards.

Activation of the ________ Is Associated with Our Gut Feelings