Advance pharmacopsych - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The brain is a complex organ with various structures that perform distinct functions critical to cognition, emotion, and behavior. The amygdala is primarily involved in regulating anxiety and the perception of odors. At the same time, the hippocampus plays a crucial role in memory formation, particularly long-term memory, and also contributes to anxiety regulation. The prefrontal cortex governs executive functions, with the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) overseeing higher-level cognitive...