One group (Classical Conditioning) of guinea pigs was placed in a running wheel, a tone CS was presented, and 2 seconds later a brief shock was administered.Another group (Avoidance) also was placed in a running wheel, a tone CS was presented, and a brief shock was administered only if the subjects did not move the wheel during the CS presentation.After several trials, what do you suspect was the response to the CS?
A)The classical conditioning group ran more than the avoidance group.
B)The avoidance group ran more than the classical conditioning group.
C)The two groups ran approximately the same amount.
D)Neither group ran much in response to the CS.

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The avoidance group would have learned to associate the CS (tone) with the possibility of receiving a shock if they did not move the wheel. Therefore, they would have had a greater motivation to run in response to the tone compared to the classical conditioning group, who received a shock regardless of their behavior.

One Group (Classical Conditioning) of Guinea Pigs Was Placed in a Running