Contrary to the earlier belief that the brain and immune system operate independently of each other, scientists accidentally discovered a link working with rats in a(n)

A. classical conditioning paradigm.
B. injection trial experiment.
C. rheumatoid arthritis study.
D. experimental HIV trial.


Answer: A

Psychology

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