If its amygdala is damaged, a monkey:
A)loses the ability to encode new long-term memories.
B)loses its fear of snakes and other natural predators.
C)has complete amnesia for previously learned classically conditioned responses.
D)shows the classic symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

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The amygdala is involved in fear conditioning and the processing of emotional stimuli. If it is damaged, the monkey would most likely lose its fear response to natural predators and perhaps other fear-inducing stimuli, as the amygdala is an important component of fear and anxiety regulation. The other options are not directly associated with amygdala damage.

If Its Amygdala Is Damaged, a Monkey