In an Experiment with Hamsters in Which the Lights Are

question 120

Multiple Choice

In an experiment with hamsters in which the lights are switched on and off 6 hours earlier each day, the animals will show

• A) period adjustment.
• B) phase shift.
• C) zeitgeber.
• D) arrhythmia.

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Mental Modules

Hypothetical structures in the brain, thought to be responsible for processing specific types of information inherent to human survival and social interaction.

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