When people with amygdala damage undergo fear conditioning, they understand that the conditioned stimulus (e.g., a color) predicts a shock, but show no physiological response to it.

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Individuals with amygdala damage can cognitively understand the association between a conditioned stimulus and an aversive event, but they do not exhibit the typical physiological fear responses, such as increased heart rate or sweating, due to the amygdala's role in processing emotional responses.

When People with Amygdala Damage Undergo Fear Conditioning, They Understand