Which of the Following Is a Rationale for Lesion Studies

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a rationale for lesion studies?

• A) The change in behavior that follows a particular brain lesion can give important clues about the function of that brain area.
• B) Lesions are easily made within the brain.
• C) Brain lesions are specific for fibers of passage.
• D) Brain lesions reliably produce marked changes in behaviors.
• E) Brain lesions allow for activation of behavioral circuits.

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