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)cingulate gyrus.
B)septal nuclei.
C)hippocampus.
D)amygdala.

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The small almond-shaped structure that is responsible for evaluating sensory information, determining its emotional importance, and contributing to the initial decision to approach or withdraw from a person or situation is the amygdala.

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