Dr Williamson Conducts Research Examining the Effects of Electrical Stimulation

question 52

Multiple Choice

Dr. Williamson conducts research examining the effects of electrical stimulation in certain parts of the brain. Dr. Williamson has found that stimulation of this part of the brain in laboratory rats will result in changes to the rats' mating, eating, and socialization behaviors. Based on this description, which part of the brain is Dr. Williamson most likely to be studying?

• A)hypothalamus
• B)medulla
• C)pons
• D)cerebrum
• E)amygdala

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