Darnell was a monkey who was extremely aggressive and often flew into uncontrollable rages.Brain researchers lesioned portions of Darnell's forebrain, and he became extremely passive and docile.Based on what is known about the functions of structures within the forebrain, you should conclude that these researchers most likely lesioned portions of Darnell's:
A)occipital lobe
B)amygdala
C)hippocampus
D)substantia nigra

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The amygdala is known to play a role in regulating emotions, including aggression. Lesioning portions of the amygdala has been associated with decreased aggression, which is consistent with the observed change in Darnell's behavior. The other structures listed are not typically associated with regulating emotional behavior.

Darnell Was a Monkey Who Was Extremely Aggressive and Often