Severing a Cat's Reticular Formation from Higher Brain Regions Causes

question 32

Multiple Choice

Severing a cat's reticular formation from higher brain regions causes the cat to

• A) become violently aggressive.
• B) cower in fear.
• C) experience convulsive seizures.
• D) lapse into a coma.

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DSM-IV

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