Suppose One Shocks a Rat When It Enters a Corner

question 99

Multiple Choice

Suppose one shocks a rat when it enters a corner of a learning chamber. If one injects the rat with epinephrine immediately following the shock, the rat will:

• A) enter that corner again and stay in it despite receiving shock.
• B) enter that corner briefly and then run away from it.
• C) never enter that corner again.
• D) wait longer than normal before entering that corner again.

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