A CS that had previously been paired with shock termination is presented to a rat pressing a lever for food reinforcement.According the modern two-process theory,the rate of lever presses is likely to
A) increase.
B) decrease.
C) remain the same.
D) increase briefly, then decrease.

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According to the modern two-process theory, a conditioned stimulus (CS) that has been associated with shock termination can become a safety signal, which can have a positive emotional effect and increase the rate of lever pressing for food reinforcement.

A CS That Had Previously Been Paired with Shock Termination