In regards to depression,the amygdala
A)helps a person recall painful memories.
B)helps a person execute plans.
C)regulates heart rate.
D)helps a person assess how emotionally important a given stimulus is.

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The amygdala is involved in assessing the emotional significance of stimuli, including the processing of negative emotions such as fear and sadness. This is relevant to depression, as individuals with depression may have an overactive amygdala that perceives more negative or threatening information in the environment, leading to a heightened emotional response to stressors. However, the amygdala does not help with recalling memories, executing plans, or regulating heart rate.

In Regards to Depression,the Amygdala