Lisa,age 18,finds that she cannot control her emotions when she becomes angry.She lashes out at those around her in an inappropriate way.Nelson and colleagues would say that Lisa's ________ is not able to handle the emotional intensity of her ________.
A)amygdala; prefrontal cortex
B)prefrontal cortex; amygdala
C)median forebrain bundle; cerebellum
D)pons; amygdala

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The prefrontal cortex is responsible for regulating emotions and impulses, including anger, by exerting control over the amygdala, which is involved in emotional processing. If Lisa cannot control her emotions, it suggests her prefrontal cortex is not effectively managing the emotional intensity generated by her amygdala.

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