In the dual-pathway model of fear, the "high road" leads to the ______ and the "low road" leads to the ______.
A)hypothalamus; cerebral cortex
B)cerebral cortex; amygdala
C)amygdala; cerebral cortex
D)cerebral cortex; hypothalamus
E)hypothalamus; amygdala

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The "high road" in the dual-pathway model of fear involves more complex processing and leads to the cerebral cortex, allowing for a more detailed assessment of the threat. The "low road" bypasses this detailed processing and leads directly to the amygdala, enabling a quicker, albeit less refined, response to potential threats.

In the Dual-Pathway Model of Fear, the "High Road" Leads