An exaggerated or irrational fear of a stimulus is termed a(n)___.It is associated with increased brain activity in the ___.
A) neurosis; amygdala
B) neurosis; hypothalamus
C) phobia; amygdala
D) phobia; hypothalamus

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The term for an exaggerated or irrational fear of a stimulus is a phobia, and it is associated with increased brain activity in the amygdala. Option A is incorrect because neurosis is a broader term for mental disorders characterized by anxiety or distress, but it is not specific to phobias. Option B is also incorrect because although the hypothalamus is involved in responses to fear, it is not specifically associated with phobias.

An Exaggerated or Irrational Fear of a Stimulus Is Termed