Postdoctoral research fellow Shayla places a rat in an elevated plus maze to determine its level of anxiety. Which behavior indicates a reduction in anxiety?

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Spending more time in the open arms of an elevated plus maze is generally interpreted as a sign of reduced anxiety in rats. This is because the open arms expose the rat to potential threats, and a willingness to explore these areas suggests lower levels of anxiety.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow Shayla Places a Rat in an Elevated