During surgery,Heinrich Klüver and Paul Bucy accidentally damaged the amygdala of a monkey named Aurora.The MOST striking feature of Aurora's behaviour after the surgery was that she:

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The amygdala is responsible for processing emotions, including fear. Damage to the amygdala can result in a decreased fear response. In Aurora's case, her lack of fear response was so significant that she became extraordinarily calm in the presence of stimuli that previously elicited fear. Option A is incorrect because the amygdala is not involved in food preference. Option B is incorrect because the amygdala is not involved in sexual behavior. Option C is incorrect because the amygdala is not responsible for discriminating between humans and snakes.

During Surgery,Heinrich Klüver and Paul Bucy Accidentally Damaged the Amygdala