If You Damaged or Destroyed a Rat's Lateral Hypothalamus, What

question 115

Multiple Choice

If you damaged or destroyed a rat's lateral hypothalamus, what would you expect to happen? The rat would ___________.

• A)show a decrease in aggression
• B)show an increase in aggression
• C)become generally unresponsive to external stimuli, not just to food
• D)show a decrease in appetite

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Definitions:

Internal Locus

The belief that one has control over their life and outcomes, as opposed to external forces having that control.

Luck

The experience of notably positive, negative, or improbable events that are not attributable to one's own actions and are considered to be influenced by chance.

Fate

The development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as predetermined by a supernatural power.

Smiles

Facial expressions formed primarily by flexing the muscles at the sides of the mouth, often expressing happiness or pleasure.