The phrase "human amygdala" refers to a small part of our brain that helps us process emotions, especially fear. It plays a role in our ability to recognize and respond to potential threats in our environment. Full definition
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Human amygdala activation during conditioned fear acquisition and extinction: A mixed - trial fMRI study (cambridge.org)
Individual attachment style modulates human amygdala and striatum activation during social appraisal. (frontiersin.org)