Studies Regarding Rat Learning and Brain Structure by Greenough, Et

question 18

Multiple Choice

Studies regarding rat learning and brain structure by Greenough, et al. (1990) and Wallace, et al. (1992) suggest that

• A) early experiences such as learning cause physical changes in the brain.
• B) psychopathology is the result of early learning experiences.
• C) while psychopathology is often a result of early life experiences, it is generally due to the physical changes in the brain that such experiences cause.
• D) genetically caused brain structure problems can be corrected by positive life experiences.

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Definitions:

Coordinate Muscle

Involves the smooth operation and control of muscle movements to perform tasks accurately and efficiently.

Visual And Auditory

Pertaining to both sight and hearing senses, often in the context of learning and perception.

Regulate Hormones

The biological process of maintaining an optimum level of hormones in the body for normal functioning and homeostasis.

Hypothalamus

A small region at the base of the brain crucial for hormone production, regulating body temperature, hunger, moods, and the circadian rhythms.