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Dr. Kay Tye: The Biology of Social Interactions and Emotions

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Understanding the role of the amygdala in processing emotional valence

The amygdala plays a crucial role in processing emotional valence, especially related to fear and survival instincts. It represents a pivotal point for emotionally evaluating the world and determining the significance of incoming information. This involves filtering out irrelevant details, selecting the emotional valence as positive or negative, and deciding how to respond to it. The amygdala acts as a hub in this process, contributing to our understanding of how emotional evaluation occurs.

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