In the 1950s,James Olds Used Electrical Stimulation on the Brains

question 45

Multiple Choice

In the 1950s,James Olds used electrical stimulation on the brains of rats.What did he discover?

• A) that rats lost memory of previously learned skills
• B) that rats have completely different neurotransmitter systems from humans
• C) the aggressive centre of the brain
• D) the pleasure centre of the brain

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