An experimenter wishes to determine the effect of a radio frequency lesion placed in the lateral hypothalamus on emotional behavior in the rat
In order to be able to attribute any changes in emotional behavior to the lesion, this experiment will require a(n)
A) sham lesion control group.
B) current source.
C) aspiration device.
D) cooling electrode.
E) stereotaxic instrument.
Answer: A
Rationale: A sham lesion control group is required to interpret the results of a brain lesion study.
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a) True b) False