Question:
Emotional state is determined by the pleasure-anxiety balance between what two brain systems/structures?
Author: Alexandra Jessie WilsonAnswer:
Limbic system and hypothalamus
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Stimulation of certain areas in limbic system and hypothalamus e.g. periaquiductal
area and periventricular area in hypothalamus ® displeasure, rage, fear, escape
(punishment effect), leading to avoidance of these punishing stimuli.
So, there are 2 mechanisms in the hypothalamus and limbic systems.
* One promoting pleasure, comfort and placidity called reward or approach system.
* Other promoting anxiety, fear and rage called punishment or avoidance system.
So, emotional state is determined by the balance between the two systems
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Alexandra Jessie Wilson