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Amygdala-Prefrontal Cortex Connectivity

Meaning

This refers to the neural pathways and functional interactions between the amygdala, a brain region crucial for processing emotions, particularly fear and anxiety, and the prefrontal cortex, which is involved in executive functions like decision-making, emotional regulation, and impulse control. Their communication is fundamental for adaptive emotional responses and cognitive control, guiding an individual’s behavioral output in response to environmental cues.