Rats that received electric shocks were unlikely to develop ulcers if the

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This scenario involves rats having control over the termination of the electric shocks. Studies have shown that rats (and humans) who have control over stressful situations are less likely to develop ulcers. This is known as the "learned helplessness" theory. The other choices do not involve the rats having control over the situation and therefore would not likely prevent ulcers from forming.

Rats That Received Electric Shocks Were Unlikely to Develop Ulcers