In the experiment, a rat was administered an electroconvulsive shock (ECS) after receiving a painful shock to its feet. The ECS
a. caused proactive interference for the memory of the shock to its feet.
b. caused retrograde amnesia for the memory of the shock to its feet.
c. caused redintegration and enhanced memory of the shock to its feet.
d. did not increase or decrease memory but did increase pain sensitivity.
ANSWER: b
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