Scientists implanted an electrode into a specific are of a rat's brain. When the electrode was activated, which in turn activated the target area, the rat aggressively attacked a cat within the same cage. The technique being utilized by the scientists is known as
a. ESB.
b. ablation.
c. deep lesioning.
d. PET.
A
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A. variable interval B. fixed interval C. variable ratio D. fixed ratio
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A. carbon monoxide B. excessive salt intake C. arterial plaque buildup D. cigarette smoking
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