Consider a study in which two different groups of rats are being exposed to exactly the same amount of painful shock. One group is able to stop the shock by pressing a bar, while the other group can do nothing to stop the shock. What would you expect to
happen in regard to the rats' stress response?
a. The rats that have control will have a stronger stress response.
b. The rats that have control will have a lower stress response.
c. There will be no difference in stress response because the shock is equally painful for both groups.
d. The painful electric shock will prevent the rats from being able to learn to press the bar.
Answer: b.
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