Patient S.M., whose amygdalae were destroyed,
A. is totally unable to assess the emotions of others accurately.
B. can assess other people's emotions accurately when she is instructed to pay attention to their eyes.
C. can assess negative emotions accurately but has difficulty interpreting expressions of positive emotions, like joy.
D. can assess other people's emotions by observing their body language but is unable to interpret facial expression and tone of voice.
Answer: B
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