If the central nucleus of the amygdala were stimulated, a monkey will
A) show fear towards a snake.
B) show fear, regardless of the target.
C) not respond fearfully to a snake.
D) not show fear, regardless of the target.
E) show fear to another monkey.

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Stimulation of the central nucleus of the amygdala is associated with a generalized fear response, regardless of the specific stimulus. Thus, the monkey would show fear regardless of the target, which is best represented by choice B.

If the Central Nucleus of the Amygdala Were Stimulated, a Monkey