3. Biological Psychology

The basal ganglia functions as a bridge between what two parts of the nervous system?

A lab mouse had their amygdala deactivated and then was shown a cat through a plexiglass screen. Compare how a normal mouse might react to a cat, compared to a mouse with a deactivated amygdala.

Which of the following are true regarding the thalamus?

I. Located deep in the cortex.

II. It processes all sensory signals.

III. Important for sleep and consciousness.

Which brain structure serves as a relay station for sensory information?