Rats raised in environments that had cages decorated with colorful patterns and filled with platforms, ladders, and cubbyholes
A)became confused and withdrawn.
B)became more aggressive and territorial in their behavior.
C)developed a larger, heavier brain with a thicker cortex.
D)were no different in physical or behavioral characteristics than the rats raised in the standard laboratory cages.

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Rats raised in enriched environments with various stimuli like colorful patterns, platforms, ladders, and cubbyholes tend to develop larger, heavier brains with a thicker cortex. This is because the enriched environment stimulates brain activity, leading to increased brain plasticity and growth.

Rats Raised in Environments That Had Cages Decorated with Colorful