Dr. Sampson noted that a patient of his had damage to the amygdala. What kind of memory problems would you expect?
A)encoding procedural memories
B)encoding and decoding of emotional memories
C)decoding of semantic memory
D)a lack of procedural memory
E)poor episodic memory

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The amygdala is primarily involved in the processing and memory of emotional reactions. Damage to the amygdala can impair both the encoding (creating) and decoding (recalling) of emotional memories, affecting how emotions influence memories.

Dr Sampson Noted That a Patient of His Had Damage