The role of the amygdala in emotion and memory has been studied using a form of classical conditioning known as fear conditioning.

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Fear conditioning involves pairing a neutral stimulus (such as a tone) with an aversive stimulus (such as a shock) to elicit a fear response. Studies have shown that the amygdala plays a key role in this process, as it processes and associates the two stimuli and ultimately forms a fear memory.

The Role of the Amygdala in Emotion and Memory Has