As Joe walks to his car late at night, he hears footsteps behind him. Feeling afraid, Joe grips his keys and quickens his pace. It is likely that Joe's ________ has been activated.

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The amygdala is involved in fear processing and activation of the fight or flight response. In this situation, Joe's fear response is likely activated since he is perceiving a potential threat (footsteps behind him).

As Joe Walks to His Car Late at Night, He