On your way to school every morning,you observe a dog that always walks on the busy street,seemingly without fear or concern.Today,after learning about the biological bases of memory,you offer an explanation for the dog's carefree behavior:
A) the dog's amygdala is damaged and is malfunctioning
B) counterconditioning is responsible for the behavior
C) chemical changes have taken place in the dog's nervous system
D) more neurotransmitters are released in the nervous system of the dog when it walks on the street

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The amygdala is responsible for processing fear and anxiety, so if it is damaged or malfunctioning, the dog may not experience the normal fear or concern associated with walking on a busy street.

On Your Way to School Every Morning,you Observe a Dog