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Why Might a Scientist Withhold Food from a Rat for Several

Question 3

Question 3

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Why might a scientist withhold food from a rat for several hours before running experiments with that rat?


A) Rats perform more intelligently when they are hungry"
B) To determine whether or not the rat is addicted to any substances"
C) The homeostatic and allostatic need of the rat will determine whether or not food is a reward"
D) All of the above"

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