As people age,brain-wave reactions to ________ images diminish,and the amygdala shows diminishing activity in response to ________ events.
A) negative;negative
B) positive;positive
C) negative;positive
D) positive;negative

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Research has shown that as people age, their brain-wave reactions to negative images diminish, and the amygdala (the part of the brain responsible for emotional processing) also shows diminishing activity in response to positive events. Therefore, the correct choice is C, where the brain-wave reactions to negative images (a negative event) and the activity in the amygdala in response to positive events decrease as people age.

As People Age,brain-Wave Reactions to ________ Images Diminish,and the Amygdala