It is possible to cause a monkey to develop a condition called psychic blindness by surgically removing that animal's __________.When this happens the animal will lose its fear of objects that might ordinarily cause terror and extreme avoidant behaviors.
A) prefrontal cortex
B) amygdala
C) reticular activating system
D) medulla oblongata

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The amygdala is responsible for processing emotions, including fear, in the brain. Removal of the amygdala can lead to a condition called psychic blindness, where the monkey loses its sense of fear and may approach dangerous or terrifying objects. The other brain regions listed do not have a direct connection to emotional processing and fear response.

It Is Possible to Cause a Monkey to Develop a Condition