When a rat learns to turn the correct way in a T-shaped maze, one finds that, in the basal ganglia:
A) neural activity is relatively constant throughout the learning process.
B) neural activity is low at the beginning of learning and gradually increases.
C) neural activity is high at the beginning of learning but gradually tapers off.
D) the pattern of neural activity changes as the rat becomes better at the task.

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The basal ganglia play a crucial role in habit formation and motor learning. As the rat learns to navigate the maze more efficiently, the pattern of neural activity within the basal ganglia changes to reflect this learning process, optimizing the rat's performance through adjustments in neural circuits.

When a Rat Learns to Turn the Correct Way in a T-Shaped