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The amygdala can effectively process external (i.e., fear-provoking) stimuli and determine its survival relevance without the influence of higher brain functioning.

Amygdala

A part of the brain involved in processing emotions, especially fear and pleasure, crucial for emotional learning and memory.

External Stimuli

Any information or events from the external environment that can provoke a response from an organism or system.

Higher Brain Functioning

Complex cognitive processes such as thinking, reasoning, memory, and learning, which are associated with the brain's cerebral cortex.

  • Comprehend the contributing cognitive and neurobiological factors in anxiety disorders.
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