Imagine that you believe that increased neural activity in the human limbic system produces increases in aggressive behavior. Which of the following findings would not provide support for your theory?
A) The limbic system is stimulated electrically and aggression increases.
B) Portions of the limbic system are destroyed and aggression increases.
C) A depressant drug is administered to an area of the brain that inhibits the limbic system and aggression increases.
D) An area of the brain that inhibits the limbic system is destroyed and aggression increases.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If portions of the limbic system are destroyed and aggression increases, it would actually contradict the theory that increased neural activity in the limbic system produces increased aggressive behavior. Instead, this finding would suggest that the limbic system normally inhibits aggressive behavior, and its destruction releases the inhibition. Therefore, B would not provide support for the theory.

Imagine That You Believe That Increased Neural Activity in the Human