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Their subject, known only as "SM, was a woman whose amygdala was damaged by a genetic disorder. Over the
course of many experiments, researchers exposed SM to things that most people would find frightening, including
snakes, spiders, and horror movies. Repeatedly, they found that she did not feel afraid.
Question
Why does the author mention SM?
Select one:
O a. She demonstrates how the amygdala is connected to fear.
O b. She shows the effects of having one's amygdala removed.
O c. She is an example of the fight-or-flight response.
