The observation that NMDA receptor blockade interferes with performance in the Morris water maze provides an example of a _______ supporting the connection between LTP and memory.
A) correlational observation
B) somatic intervention experiment
C) behavioral intervention experiment
D) classical conditioning

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Somatic intervention experiments involve manipulating the functioning of specific brain regions or systems to observe their effects on behavior. In this case, the blockade of NMDA receptors is a somatic intervention that manipulates the functioning of the brain's glutamate signaling system, which is known to be involved in LTP. The observed interference with performance in the Morris water maze provides support for the hypothesis that LTP is important for memory formation. Correlational observations involve identifying statistical relationships between variables without manipulating them, while behavioral intervention experiments involve manipulating behavior to observe its effects on brain function or other variables. Classical conditioning involves associating previously neutral stimuli with other stimuli or events to elicit a response.

The Observation That NMDA Receptor Blockade Interferes with Performance in the Morris