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The study investigates how threat imminence affects brain activity in humans, focusing on the prefrontal and periaqueductal gray (PAG) regions. It demonstrates that as threats become more proximal, there is a shift in brain activity from prefrontal areas associated with complex decision-making to midbrain structures linked to reflexive behaviors. The findings suggest a dynamic configuration of threat responses that parallels animal models of defensive behavior and avoidance.

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vmellonetto

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