Which of the following is a similarity between animals exposed to inescapable shock and depressed humans?
A) They both have similar changes in neurotransmitters and receptors.
B) They both show evidence for internal locus of control.
C) They both become highly agitated and aggressive.
D) They both continue to try to escape adversity until exhaustion.

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Both animals exposed to inescapable shock and depressed humans have been found to have similar changes in neurotransmitters and receptors, specifically a decrease in serotonin and norepinephrine activity. This suggests that there may be a common biochemical basis for their experience of learned helplessness and depression.

Which of the Following Is a Similarity Between Animals Exposed