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According to the concept of species-specific defense reaction, rats easily learn to _____ to avoid shock because these actions are actually _____.
 
  A) play dead; elicited behaviors that are natural reactions to danger
  B) run or freeze; elicited behaviors that are natural reactions to danger
  C) play dead; negatively reinforced by the offset of shock
  D) run or freeze; negatively reinforced by the offset of shock

Question 2

According to the concept of species-specific defense reaction, the act of freezing in a frightening situation is easily learned because it is actually a(n):
 
  A) operant behavior.
  B) elicited behavior.
  C) negatively reinforced behavior.
  D) negatively punished behavior.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B





 

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