Question 176 · LEK · Psychopathology
Which area of the prefrontal cortex is responsible for the perception of emotions, making meaning of emotions and regulation of emotions?
- A. orbitofrontal cortex.
- B. dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.
- C. ventromedial cortex.
- D. anterior cingulate cortex.
- E. none of the answers.
Hint
Think of the prefrontal region that links amygdala input with the valuation of emotional stimuli and the damping of emotional responses.
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