Padma remembers when she was hiking and saw a bear. Although she was not hurt (and the bear was probably more scared than she was), Padma was very frightened and will always vividly remember that event. Which part of Padma's brain would MOST likely store this unpleasant memory?

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14 March, 01:16

Padma remembers when she was hiking and saw a bear. Although she was not hurt (and the bear was probably more scared than she was), Padma was very frightened and will always vividly remember that event. Which part of Padma's brain would MOST likely store this unpleasant memory?

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Gabriella · Answer 1

Amygdala

Explanation:

Amygdala: It is one of the main parts of the limbic system, carries a set of an almond-shape neuron which is located in the temporal lobe of the brain. A person carries two amygdala, one on each side of the temporal lobe in the brain. It plays an important role in the process of emotion, memory, sexual activity, sex drive, and survival instincts.

Amygdala part of Padma's brain would most likely store this unpleasant memory.