Sham rage is displayed by

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Sham rage is a phenomenon observed in animals where they display signs of extreme anger or rage (such as hissing, arching of the back, and clawing) without an apparent external cause. This behavior is typically seen in animals with certain types of brain damage. Specifically, it occurs in animals whose cerebral hemispheres have been removed but with the hypothalamus left intact. The hypothalamus plays a crucial role in controlling emotions and the autonomic functions of the body. Therefore, cats whose cerebral hemispheres, excluding the hypothalamus, have been removed (choice C) can display sham rage. Decorticate animals, which have had the cerebral cortex removed but still retain other parts of the brain including the hypothalamus (choice A), can also exhibit this behavior. Thus, both A and C are correct.

Sham Rage Is Displayed by