The role of the amygdala in the perception of positive emotions: an intensity detector

The role of the amygdala in the perception of positive emotions: an intensity detector

Although the development of functional imaging techniques has established the implication of the amygdala in the emotional process, its specific role remains controversial. The aim of this study was to highlight the sensitivity of the amygdala to emotional intensity (arousal). We conducted an analys...

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Main Authors: Louise eBonnet, Alexandre eComte, Laurent eTatu, Jean-louis eMillot, Thierry eMoulin, Elisabeth eMedeiros de Bustos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience
Subjects:
Amygdala
emotion
fMRI
electrodermal response
IAPS
emotional intensity
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnbeh.2015.00178/full

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