In the indirect fear pathway described by Joseph LeDoux, what role is played by the cortex?
A)determining whether the thalamus is responding appropriately to the threatening stimulus
B)none, because the cortex is not involved in the indirect fear pathway
C)activating the pituitary gland
D)interpreting a stimulus and determining whether it is a threat

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In the indirect fear pathway, the thalamus sends information to the cortex, which interprets the stimulus and determines whether it is a threat. If it is deemed a threat, the cortex sends a signal back to the amygdala, which then triggers a fear response.

In the Indirect Fear Pathway Described by Joseph LeDoux, What