Rats raised in environments that had cages decorated with colorful patterns and filled with platforms, ladders, and cubbyholes
A)became overstimulated, confused, and withdrawn.
B)showed improved performance on maze learning, but no physiological changes of the brain.
C)showed improved performance on maze learning as well as having larger, heavier brains.
D)showed no difference in maze performance than rats raised in a normal environment.

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Rats raised in environments with enriched cages had improved performance on maze learning and had larger, heavier brains compared to rats raised in a normal environment. This suggests that an enriched environment can have a positive effect on both behavior and brain development.

Rats Raised in Environments That Had Cages Decorated with Colorful