Explain the significance of sham lesions.

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In the sham-lesion procedure, stereotaxic surgery is used to place an electrode or cannula into the brain without passing damaging current or making a microinjection. Comparison of the lesion group with that of the sham-lesion group allows for the determination of the lesion effect apart from that of the anesthesia/surgical procedure.

Psychology

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a. ?third b. ?sixth c. ?ninth d. ?twelfth

Psychology

This is the first exam you have ever taken in Professor Smith's class. You know nothing about her tests, and she has never done anything harmful to you or anyone else. Nonetheless, you are anxious about the test

Your anxiety in this situation is an example of: a. generalization. b. discrimination. c. backward conditioning. d. none of the above.

Psychology

Discuss the possible causes of and contributing factors to SIDS.

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Psychology