During surgery, Heinrich Klüver and Paul Bucy accidentally damaged the amygdala of a monkey named Aurora, inadvertently causing the monkey to:

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Damage to the amygdala typically results in a lack of fear and decreased anxiety, which is what was observed in the case of Aurora. Choice A may be a potential outcome of damage to other brain regions, but not specifically the amygdala. Choice B is unlikely as the amygdala is not directly involved in regulating hunger and appetite. Choice D is also unlikely as damage to the amygdala typically results in decreased anxiety rather than heightened anxiety.

During Surgery, Heinrich Klüver and Paul Bucy Accidentally Damaged the Amygdala