The case of John Sharon, who suffers from temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE), is told in your textbook. What unusual symptom do John and others with TLE have?
A) the complete absence of emotions
B) feelings of intense joy and spiritual experiences
C) the inability to understand the meaning of emotional words
D) the inability to express emotions through facial expressions.

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John Sharon and others with TLE experience feelings of intense joy and spiritual experiences, which are believed to be related to abnormal activity in the temporal lobes of the brain. This can also include experiencing intense fear or anxiety.

The Case of John Sharon, Who Suffers from Temporal Lobe