Question

The amygdala has only a few seconds to determine if an event is dangerous or not and make an initial decision for approach or withdrawal. Upon further appraisal, the _________can override the amygdala's decision and change the course of the person's action.
A. neurotransmitters

B. hippocampus

C. hypothalamus

D. cortex

I think it's C since the hypothalamus is the master control for emotion.

Answer 1

The prefrontal lobe of the cortex is a decision maker. It has my vote.

Answer 2

The correct answer is Cortex. My book says:

The amygdala initial response may then be overridden by a more accurate appraisal from the cortex.