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Briefly describe the main categories of methods for studying brain function.
 
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Many studies have found that violent criminals and arsonists released from prison had a greater probability of committing other violent crimes if they ____.
 
  a. underwent surgical removal of the amygdala
  b. ate diets low in corn
 c. had lower than normal serotonin turnover
 d. had higher than normal serotonin turnover



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Answer to Question 1

1 . Examine the effects of brain damage. After damage or temporary inactivation, what aspects of behavior are impaired?
2 . Examine the effects of stimulating a brain area. Ideally, if damaging some area impairs a behavior, stimulating that area should enhance the behavior.
3 . Record brain activity during behavior. We might record changes in brain activity during fighting, sleeping, finding food, solving a problem, or any other behavior.
4 . Correlate brain anatomy with behavior. Do people with some unusual behavior also have unusual brains? If so, in what way?

Answer to Question 2

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