According to research conducted byJoe LeDoux and colleagues, emotional stimuli travel to the brain through both a fast, crude subcortical 'low road' and through a slower 'high road' for processing by the

• A. prefrontal cortex.
• B. left frontal lobe.
• C. right frontal lobe.
• D. lateral hypothalamus.

Answer: (A)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand the concept of the 'low road' and 'high road' pathways in emotional processing as proposed by Joe LeDoux. The 'low road' is a quick, automatic response pathway, while the 'high road' involves more deliberate processing.
2. Identify the brain structures involved in these pathways. The 'low road' typically involves the thalamus and amygdala, allowing for rapid emotional responses.
3. The 'high road' involves the thalamus sending information to the sensory cortex and then to the prefrontal cortex for more detailed processing and evaluation.
4. Consider the role of the prefrontal cortex in emotional regulation and decision-making, which is part of the 'high road' processing.
5. Evaluate the options given: prefrontal cortex, left frontal lobe, right frontal lobe, and lateral hypothalamus, and determine which is most associated with the 'high road' processing of emotional stimuli.