Dr. Williamson conducts research examining the effects of electrical stimulation in certain parts of the brain. Dr. Williamson has found that stimulation of this part of the brain in laboratory rats will result in changes to the rats' mating, eating, and socialization behaviors. Based on this description, which part of the brain is Dr. Williamson most likely to be studying?

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The hypothalamus is a part of the brain involved in regulating various bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, sleep, and sexual behavior, as well as emotional and social behaviors. Therefore, changes in mating, eating, and socialization behaviors upon stimulation suggest the hypothalamus is being studied.

Dr Williamson Conducts Research Examining the Effects of Electrical Stimulation