In a Laboratory Setting, a Rat Has Experienced Shock Each

question 94

Multiple Choice

In a laboratory setting, a rat has experienced shock each time it has been placed inside Chamber A. Over time, the rat shows a fear response as soon as it is placed in the chamber. After the destruction of the ____________ of the amygdala, the animal no longer shows a fear response when placed in the chamber.

• A) central nucleus
• B) lateral nucleus
• C) basal nucleus
• D) dorsal nucleus
• E) medial nucleus

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Definitions:

Chronological Age

The actual age of an individual or object, measured in units of time since birth or creation.

Cognitive Abilities

Mental capabilities encompassing reasoning, problem-solving, planning, abstract thinking, complex idea comprehension, learning from experience, and more.

Encoding

The initial learning of information; it is the process of converting sensory input into a form that is able to be processed and stored in the brain.

Factor

A condition or quality that brings about a result—in this case, “intelligent” behavior. A cluster of related items, such as those found on an intelligence or personality test.