Aggression in rhesus monkeys can be reduced by removing the
A) cerebral cortices.
B) hypothalamus.
C) thalamus.
D) amygdala.

Name: Aggression in rhesus monkeys can be reduced by removing the A) cerebral cortices. B) hypothalamus. C) thalamus. D) amygdala.
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The amygdala is commonly associated with aggression and fear in animals, including rhesus monkeys. Removing the amygdala has been shown to reduce aggressive behavior in these monkeys.

Aggression in Rhesus Monkeys Can Be Reduced by Removing the