Rats are most likely to become vulnerable to ulcers when exposed to ________ shock.

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Research has shown that rats are more likely to develop ulcers when they are exposed to uncontrollable stressors, as opposed to predictable stressors. Low-intensity shocks may not be severe enough to cause ulcers, and repeated shocks alone may not be enough to cause vulnerability to ulcers without the element of uncontrollability. Therefore, only choice B, uncontrollable shock, is the best answer.

Rats Are Most Likely to Become Vulnerable to Ulcers When