The Phenomenon Called "Sham Rage" Was Documented by Cannon Who

question 8

Multiple Choice

The phenomenon called "sham rage" was documented by Cannon who observed that:

• A) monkeys deprived of their amygdala become so frustrated when faced with new tasks that they are unable to solve simple problems.
• B) cats deprived of their cerebral cortex are liable to make sudden, inappropriate, and ill-directed attacks.
• C) humans with damage to their ventral striatum tend to behave in an antisocial and often aggressive manner, despite lack of provocation.
• D) preschoolers with underdeveloped amygdalas tend to throw prolonged temper tantrums.

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