The Effect of Cerebellar Lesions on Emotional Behavior in the Rhesus Monkey

摘要: Although the relationship between limbic system structures and emotionality is well known, role of cerebellum in control affective behavior not usually appreciated (Berman, 1970a, b; 1971). Involvement elaboration emotional has been demonstrated by studies such as those Kluver Bucy (1939), Pribram Bagshaw (1953) Weiskrantz (1956), which a taming effect was reported following amygdaloidectomy monkey. Reduced monkey also cingulectomy (Glees, Cole, Whitty, & Cairns, 1950) postero-medial orbital frontal cortex ablations (Butter, Snyder, McDonald, 1970).