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In an experiment on preparedness in rats, Bolles found that it is easier for a rat to learn to press a lever to _____ than to _____.
 
  A) avoid shock; obtain fo
  B) obtain food; avoid shock
  C) avoid shock; escape shock
  D) escape shock; avoid shock

Question 2

In an experiment on biological preparedness in rats, Bolles found that it is easier for a rat to learn to _____ to avoid a shock than to _____.
 
  A) freeze; press a lever
  B) run; press a lever
  C) press a lever; run
  D) Both a and b are correct.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D



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