Current research about the role of the amygdala in emotion suggests that the path from the thalamus to the cortex to the amygdala
A) initiates memory retrieval.
B) confirms whether a threat is present.
C) selects a response.
D) determines the appropriate response.

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The path from the thalamus to the cortex to the amygdala is involved in processing emotional responses, particularly in assessing whether a stimulus (such as a potential threat) is present and determining the emotional significance of that stimulus. This pathway helps in confirming whether a threat is present by evaluating the sensory information received.

Current Research About the Role of the Amygdala in Emotion