weiskrantz Flashcards
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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
3
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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
