If We Measure the Neural Activity in a Rat's Basal

question 30

Multiple Choice

If we measure the neural activity in a rat's basal ganglia as the rat learns to turn the correct way in a T-shaped maze,we find that during the early stages of learning,most neurons fire ________,whereas after practicing,most neurons fire ________.

• A)when the rat turns;at the beginning and end of the task
• B)when the instructional sound is broadcast;when the rat turns
• C)when the rat turns;when the instructional sound is broadcast
• D)at the beginning and end of the trial;when the rat turns

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