When scientific paradigms lead to tunnel vision: lessons from the study of fear

Abstract For the past 30 years, research on the amygdala has largely focused on the genesis of defensive behaviors as its main function. This focus originated from early lesion studies and was supported by extensive anatomical, physiological, and pharmacological data. Here we argue that while much d...

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Main Authors: Denis Paré, Gregory J. Quirk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2017-03-01
Series:npj Science of Learning
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41539-017-0007-4