Which of the following results suggests that the hippocampus is critical for CS modulation effects?
A)Hippocampal lesions eliminate latent inhibition in rabbit eyeblink conditioning.
B)The hippocampus is not necessary for acquiring basic conditioned responses.
C)The hippocampus is highly active during conditioning.
D)The hippocampus is not necessary for eyeblink conditioning to occur.

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The fact that hippocampal lesions eliminate latent inhibition, which is a type of CS modulation, suggests that the hippocampus is critical for these effects. Choices B and D suggest that the hippocampus is not necessary for basic eyeblink conditioning, but do not address the role of the hippocampus in CS modulation. Choice C suggests that the hippocampus is active during conditioning, but does not specify its role in CS modulation.

Which of the Following Results Suggests That the Hippocampus Is