Mrs. Norman suffered damage to a portion of her brain during a surgical accident. Mrs. Norman shows greatly diminished responses to repulsive or threatening stimuli. In addition, she seems to have trouble understanding emotional expressions and body language. The surgical accident appears to have damaged her:

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The amygdala is responsible for processing emotions, including fear and aggression. Damage to this area can lead to diminished responses to threatening stimuli and difficulty understanding emotional expressions.

Mrs Norman Suffered Damage to a Portion of Her Brain