Philips and LeDoux (1992) Conducted a Study with Amygdala-Lesioned and Control

question 34

Multiple Choice

Philips and LeDoux (1992) conducted a study with amygdala-lesioned and control rats. The study used a fear-conditioning paradigm, in which rats learned that a certain tone predicted an electric shock. In what way did the amygdala-lesioned rats differ from the control rats?

• A) The lesioned rats did not appear to feel the electric shock as strongly as control rats.
• B) The lesioned rats were more easily frightened than the control rats.
• C) The lesioned rats did not "freeze" as long after hearing the tone as control rats did.
• D) The lesion and control rats differed in all of the above ways.

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Definitions:

AVC

Average Variable Cost is the per-unit variable cost of production, which changes with the level of output.

Average Variable Cost

The cost per unit of output that varies directly with the volume of production, excluding fixed costs.

Average Total Cost

The sum expenses incurred in manufacturing, divided by the total units of production.

Total Fixed Costs

The sum of all costs that do not change with the level of output produced, such as rent or salaries.