Question

If a researcher lesions the amygdala of a laboratory rat, the rat will most likely become A) hungry.B) sexually aroused.C) physically uncoordinated.D) less aggressive.E) aphasic.

Answer 1

Answer:

D) less aggressive.

Explanation:

Amygdala is a structure in the brain, part of the limbic system with the role in emotional responses such as aggressive behavior, sexual arousal, fear, but also it is also involved in memory and decision-making.

Stimulated amygdala increase aggressive behavior, while lesions induce opposite effect.