In a laboratory setting, a rat has experienced shock each time it has been placed inside Chamber A. Over time, the rat shows a fear response as soon as it is placed in the chamber. After the destruction of the ____________ of the amygdala, the animal no longer shows a fear response when placed in the chamber.
A) central nucleus
B) lateral nucleus
C) basal nucleus
D) dorsal nucleus
E) medial nucleus

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The central nucleus of the amygdala is responsible for fear responses and plays a key role in classical conditioning of fear. Therefore, destroying the central nucleus should eliminate the fear response in the rat when placed in Chamber A. The other nuclei of the amygdala are not directly involved in fear conditioning.

In a Laboratory Setting, a Rat Has Experienced Shock Each