Some careers involve daily exposure to dangerous situations, which can lead to emotional burnout. A person with damage to the amygdala might have a selective advantage for a career as a (n) :

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Ernest Khan

24 October, 13:14

Some careers involve daily exposure to dangerous situations, which can lead to emotional burnout. A person with damage to the amygdala might have a selective advantage for a career as a (n) :

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Malcolm Boyle · Answer 1

The limbic system is a region in the brain consisting of the thalamus, the hypothalamus, the hippocampus, and the amygdala.

When a person has amygdala damage, it would be expected to disrupt the integration of fear.

So, this kind of person will be efficient under fear situations avoiding emotional burnout.

Careers like bridge climbing or skydiving instructor are good for this kind of person.