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biological approach

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brain localisation

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aim

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to investigate the relationship between the amygdala and emotion

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procedure

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In this experiment there were two conditions. The first group of monkeys had their amygdalae lesioned and the second condition had another part of the temporal lobe lesioned

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results

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damage to the amygdalae specifically led to lack of fear. the monkeys had lost all fear towards the researchers and beacme tame.

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conclusion

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monkeys in this experiment helps to develop an understanding of the amygdalas role in emotion and fear

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