In the Story of the Professor Who Placed a Rat

question 148

Multiple Choice

In the story of the professor who placed a rat on top of her desk and then asked graduate students to describe the rat's behavior, the rat was _______.

• A) released into the outside world
• B) genetically engineered to be more intelligent than a normal rat
• C) a clone
• D) blind

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A brain structure that acts as a relay center, directing sensory signals to the appropriate areas of the brain cortex.

Frontal Lobes

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for voluntary movements, reasoning, planning, problem-solving, and aspects of personality and emotional control.

Frontal Lobes

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, associated with complex cognitive functions.

Neural Firing

The process by which neurons transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.