The diagram of the limbic system in our textbook showed a small almond-shaped structure that appears to be responsible for evaluating sensory information, quickly determining its emotional importance, and contributing to the initial decision to approach or withdraw from a person or situation. This structure is the ________.
A) septal nuclei
B) hippocampus
C) cingulate gyrus
D) amygdala

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The structure described is the amygdala, which is located in the limbic system and is responsible for evaluating sensory information, determining its emotional significance, and playing a role in approach or withdrawal decisions. The other options listed are also structures located within the limbic system, but their functions are different.

The Diagram of the Limbic System in Our Textbook Showed