A Rat Is Placed on One Side of a Two-Compartment

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Multiple Choice

A rat is placed on one side of a two-compartment shuttle box.For each trial,a light is turned on and is followed ten seconds later by a painful electric shock for one minute.The rat can escape the shock by jumping a barrier into the other compartment.What behaviour would provide evidence of avoidance learning

• A) The rat jumps over the barrier when the shock is turned on. 
• B) The rat jumps over the barrier when the light is turned on. 
• C) The rat freezes when the light is turned on. 
• D) The rat doesn't show fear when the shock is turned on.

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Definitions:

Phasic Receptors

Sensory receptors that detect changes in stimulus intensity, adapting quickly and only responding to the onset and cessation of stimuli.

Primary Receptors

Sensory cells or nerve endings that respond directly to stimuli from the environment, such as light, sound, or chemicals.

Secondary Receptors

Molecules or structures in cells that detect signals from primary receptors and help propagate the signal inside the cell, often involved in signal amplification.

Tonic Receptors

Sensory receptors that respond to stimuli over a prolonged period, maintaining the perception of a sensation.