A group of mice is given reserpine as part of an experiment. Behaviorally, these animals would be expected to show
A) repetitive head and limb movements.
B) sedation.
C) stereotyped behaviors.
D) increased activity.

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Reserpine is known to cause sedation and decrease activity in animals, so choice B is the most likely behavior to be observed in the mice given this drug. The other choices describe behaviors that might be seen with other drugs or conditions, but not necessarily with reserpine.

A Group of Mice Is Given Reserpine as Part of an Experiment