Animals That Have Never Been Able to Escape a Shock

question 122

Multiple Choice

Animals that have never been able to escape a shock eventually give up attempting to escape. This is referred to as ________.

• A) extinction
• B) acceptance
• C) behavioral inertia
• D) learned helplessness

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Definitions:

Schema

A schema is a cognitive framework or concept that helps organize and interpret information, allowing individuals to understand and predict the world around them.

White Coat

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Judging a Book

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