Paul is investigating how an increasing loss of dopamine in the substantia nigra produces motor deficits typical to that observed in patients with Parkinson's disorder. He is most likely to use which of the following techniques?
A) brain lesion procedures
B) electroencephalogram or EEG
C) an MRI
D) a PET scanner

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Brain lesion procedures are used to create a specific lesion in the brain, which can then be used to study the effects of that lesion on behavior. In this case, Paul is interested in studying the effects of dopamine loss in the substantia nigra, so he would likely use a brain lesion procedure to create a lesion in that area.

Paul Is Investigating How an Increasing Loss of Dopamine in the Substantia