Which of the following learning situations would most likely result in the fastest acquisition of avoidance behavior?
A) Rats required to jump up on a platform to avoid a shock
B) Pigeons required to run down an alley to avoid an electric shock
C) Rats required to press and release a lever to avoid a shock
D) Pigeons required to peck a key to avoid an electric shock

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Rats required to jump up on a platform to avoid a shock would most likely result in the fastest acquisition of avoidance behavior because it involves a simple and instinctive action that can be quickly associated with the avoidance of an unpleasant stimulus.

Which of the Following Learning Situations Would Most Likely Result