Response to Threat (IMAGE) Society for Neuroscience Caption Across studies, shock anticipation (threat vs. safe cues; B+C) was associated with greater activity in the bilateral BNST whereas shock confrontation was linked to higher bilateral amygdala activity (D+E). Credit Klumpers et al., The Journal of Neuroscience (2017) Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.