Asked by
Alexandra Marruffo
on Dec 22, 2024Verified
Lashley's studies,in which rats learned a maze and then had various parts of their brains surgically removed,showed that the memory
A) was lost when surgery took place within 1 hour of learning.
B) was lost when surgery took place within 24 hours of learning.
C) was lost when any region of the brain was removed.
D) remained no matter which area of the brain was tampered with.
Lashley's Studies
Research conducted by Karl Lashley that sought to understand the relationship between brain structures and cognitive functions, notably in learning and memory.
Surgical Removal
The process of extracting or excising a body tissue, organ, or tumor through an operation, often to treat a medical condition.
Maze Learning
A method used in psychological experiments where an organism learns to navigate through a maze, often used to study spatial learning and memory.
- Understand the role of brain structures in memory processes.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the role of brain structures in memory processes.