Experiments in which two rats were exposed to shocks, with one rat (the "executive") able to press a lever to avoid a shock, and the other rat dependent on the executive for shock avoidance, showed that the physical impact of the stress was related to

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The experiment showed that the "executive" rat, who had more control and predictability over the shock, experienced less physical impact from the stress. This suggests that the predictability and control of a stressor can impact the physical effects of stress.

Experiments in Which Two Rats Were Exposed to Shocks, with One