According to Bolles's Theory of Species-Specific Defense Reactions,shock-Avoidance Learning in a Rat

question 24

Multiple Choice

According to Bolles's theory of species-specific defense reactions,shock-avoidance learning in a rat would probably be slowest if the required response were

• A)jumping out of the chamber
• B)pressing a lever
• C)running in a wheel
• D)standing still

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