Ron underwent brain surgery to treat his severe epilepsy. There were complications during the procedure and his surgeon is concerned that his amygdala was inadvertently damaged. Imaging scans after the surgery did not show significant damage but the surgeon instructs Ron's nurse to be on the lookout for possible behavioral changes. Which of the following behaviors is most likely to signal that amygdala damage occurred?
A. Ron avoided eye contact before surgery and now stares deeply into people's eyes when they are talking to him.
B. Ron was great at making decisions before surgery and now has a difficult time even making the simplest choices.
C. Ron lacked a general sense of motivation before surgery and now spends his time making lists of everything he wants to do.
D. Ron was terrified of needles before surgery and now welcomes blood draws from his nurses.
Answer: D
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