If Professor Kosiba Surgically Removed the Amygdala of a Laboratory

question 95

Multiple Choice

If Professor Kosiba surgically removed the amygdala of a laboratory rat,the rat would most likely become

• A) hungry.
• B) sexually aroused.
• C) physically uncoordinated.
• D) less aggressive.

Identify the effects of neurotransmitter imbalances on health and behavior.

Describe the structure and function of synapses in transmitting neural signals.

Understand how medical and recreational drugs affect neural communication at synapses.

Identify the processes involved in synaptic transmission and the role of synaptic vesicles.

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Definitions:

Relationship

A connection, association, or involvement between people, which can be emotional, social, or professional.

Discriminant Validity

The degree to which a test or measure differentiates between two distinct constructs or entities.

Need For Status

The desire or aspiration to obtain a high social standing within a group or society.

Congruent Validity

A measure of how well a particular test correlates with a previously validated measure.