The feelings of fear that occur during a conditioned emotional response are produces by the _____, a part of the limbic system, which is responsible for other emotions as well.
A)pons
B)reticular formation
C)amygdala
D)corpus callosum

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The amygdala is responsible for processing emotions, particularly fear, and is part of the limbic system, which also includes regions such as the hippocampus and hypothalamus. The pons and reticular formation are involved in functions such as sleep and arousal, while the corpus callosum is responsible for communication between the two hemispheres of the brain. Therefore, the best choice is C, amygdala.

The Feelings of Fear That Occur During a Conditioned Emotional