The drawing depicts a left-side view of the brain. The leader lines point to some of the key brain structures involved in memory. Identify the letter of the brain structure that is involved in encoding the emotional qualities of memories.
A)prefrontal cortex
B)amygdala
C)hippocampus
D)cerebellum

Question

The drawing depicts a left-side view of the brain. The leader lines point to some of the key brain structures involved in memory. Identify the letter of the brain structure that is involved in encoding the emotional qualities of memories. 
A)prefrontal cortex 
B)amygdala 
C)hippocampus 
D)cerebellum

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The amygdala is the brain structure involved in encoding the emotional qualities of memories. It plays a key role in the formation and storage of emotional memories, particularly those related to fear and anxiety.

The Drawing Depicts a Left-Side View of the Brain