If a Situation Remains Unchanged During an Experiment, the Unrestricted

question 67

Multiple Choice

If a situation remains unchanged during an experiment, the unrestricted baseline is assumed to

• A)vary with the physiological drive state of the animal.
• B)vary with shifting motivational states of the organism.
• C)be stable across time for an organism.
• D)vary with differing behaviors of the animal.

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Definitions:

Basal Ganglia

A group of structures in the brain involved in processing information on movement and coordination as well as various other cognitive and emotional activities.

Hypothalamus

A complex structure near the lower center of the brain that has direct connections to many other parts of the brain and is involved in the production of psychologically important hormones; thought to be important for mood and motivation.

Electroencephalography (EEG)

A technique for measuring the brain’s electrical activity by placing electrode sensors on the outside of the skull.

Magnetoencephalography (MEG)

A technique for using delicate magnetic sensors on the outside of the skull to detect brain activity.