Reversible Lesions Can Be Produced by Microinjection Directly into the Target

question 104

Multiple Choice

Reversible lesions can be produced by microinjection directly into the target brain structure of a

• A) local anesthetic such as lidocaine.
• B) a micro knife blade.
• C) coolant followed by antifreeze.
• D) both A and B
• E) both B and C

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A learning process in which the consequences of an action determine the likelihood of it being repeated.

Shaping

A method in operant conditioning by which behaviors are gradually trained or shaped by rewarding approximations of the desired behavior.

Sea Lions

Marine mammals belonging to the family Otariidae, characterized by external ear flaps, long foreflippers, and the ability to walk on all fours on land.

Reinforced Behavior

Actions that are more likely to occur in the future due to the consequences they have received in the past, often associated with rewards.