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