Jumping and screaming in response to an unidentified loud noise are controlled by the _____ path from the thalamus to the amygdala; being able to calm oneself down once one realizes it was only one's cat is controlled by the _____ path.
A) direct; direct
B) indirect; indirect
C) direct; indirect
D) indirect; direct

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The direct path from the thalamus to the amygdala allows for immediate, reflexive responses to stimuli, such as jumping and screaming in response to a loud noise. The indirect path, involving cortical processing, allows for more nuanced responses, such as calming oneself down after realizing the noise was not a threat.

Jumping and Screaming in Response to an Unidentified Loud Noise