- Researchers removed large portions of the temporal lobe from monkeys. As a result, monkeys with their temporal lobes removed experienced Kluver-Bucy Syndrome, which can be described as dramatic emotional changes, such as reduced fear and aggression, as well as hypersexuality.

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- Papez circuit: the hypothalamus, anterior thalamus, cingulate cortex, hippocampus and fornix

- Limbic model of emotion: this model includes the papez circuit, as well as the amygdala and several other brain regions 

Medial Brain regions involved in emotion

Breedlove, S. & Watson, N. (2017). Behavioral neuroscience, eighth edition. Oxford University Press.

Behavioral Neuroscience 8th Edition

Evidence for the Limbic Model of Emotion

The amygdala plays a crucial role in emotional processing, particularly in mediating fear. Increased activity in this structure is associated with fear learning. Furthermore, this heightened activity is also observed in individuals who are at risk for or are currently suffering from mood disorders.

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