When researchers exposed dogs to an inescapable shock and then put the dogs in a situation in which they could escape the shock, the dogs:
A) quickly learned to escape the shock.
B) did not learn to escape the shock.
C) learned to escape the shock if a warning tone was first presented.
D) learned to escape the shock if it was extremely painful.

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This phenomenon is known as "learned helplessness," where the dogs, having been exposed to an inescapable shock, do not attempt to escape when it becomes possible. They have learned from their previous experience that they have no control over the situation, leading them to not try to escape even when it is possible.

When Researchers Exposed Dogs to an Inescapable Shock and Then