When animals are exposed to brief shock,their initial reaction is hyperactivity followed by hypoactivity.If a conditioned stimulus is paired with the shock,the results will be ______.
A)conditioning of hyperactivity known as the acquired excitement response
B)conditioning of increased sensitivity to pain known as the hyperalgesia response
C)conditioning of the freezing response known as a conditioned emotional response
D)conditioning of a decreased sensitivity to pain known as the conditioned hyperalgesia response

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The correct answer is C because when a conditioned stimulus is paired with a shock, animals often exhibit a conditioned emotional response, such as freezing, which is a form of hypoactivity. This is a well-documented phenomenon in classical conditioning studies.

When Animals Are Exposed to Brief Shock,their Initial Reaction Is