Rapid fear reactions to sensory input in the absence of conscious thought are possible because certain neural pathways bypass the

A) hypothalamus.
B) amygdala.
C) thalamus.
D) prefrontal cortex.

Neural Pathways

Networks of neurons in the brain that work together to process and transmit information, forming the basis of our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

Conscious Thought

Mental activities that you are aware of, involving such aspects as perception, thinking, judgment, and decision making.

Rapid Fear

A quick, intense, and immediate emotional response to a perceived threatening situation.