A Subject Whose Medial Forebrain Bundle Has Been Cut Would

question 53

Multiple Choice

A subject whose medial forebrain bundle has been cut would most likely

• A) become unable to feel fear.
• B) become unable to experience sadness.
• C) feel intense pleasure.
• D) cease to demonstrate self-stimulation behavior.

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