Injection of corticotropin-releasing factor into the ventricles of rats results in

a. a decreased startle response when presented with loud noise.
b. increased stamina in anxiety-provoking tasks.
c. improved learning of a conditioned fear response.
d. impaired learning of a conditioned fear response.
e. increased amounts of time spent in open areas.


Answer: c. improved learning of a conditioned fear response.

Psychology

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