Lydia D Thomson-Smith

Amygdala Lydia D Thomson-Smith

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Scientific researchers have shed light on those who have never experienced fear! According to medical science and research, there exists a rare illness which has the capacity of damaging part of the human brain known as the amygdala. Basically, the amygdala is a structure at the base of the brain which is known to have a role in processing memory and emotion. In addition to this, scientists have laid emphasis on the fact that the amygdala is responsible for learning about the importance of objects or places, such as whether they are associated with danger or reward. It is vital to note that the amygdaloid region of the brain is a complex structure which is involved in a wide range of normal behavioral functions and psychiatric conditions. Hence, a person having a damaged amygdala is usually left unafraid of the the various threatening species like snakes, spiders, scorpions; domestic assaults; death; danger and other eerie experiences...