When a person quickly determines the emotional importance of sensory information in order to decide whether or not to approach a person,the _______________ is responsible for this function.
A)amygdala
B)pons
C)hippocampus
D)cerebellum

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The amygdala is responsible for processing emotions, particularly fear and aggression, and plays a crucial role in identifying potential threats and triggering the appropriate response. In the given scenario, quickly determining the emotional importance of sensory information (i.e. assessing whether a person is a potential threat or not) falls under the domain of the amygdala. Therefore, option A is the best choice. The other options listed do not play a significant role in this function.

When a Person Quickly Determines the Emotional Importance of Sensory