The Key Rationale for Lesion Studies Is That

question 39

Multiple Choice

The key rationale for lesion studies is that

• A) the change in behavior that follows a brain lesion can give important clues about a function of an ablated brain area.
• B) lesions are simple to create within the brain.
• C) brain lesions are specific for fibers of passage.
• D) brain lesions reliably produce marked and observable changes in behaviors.
• E) most lesions are temporary.

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