Placing a rat in a cage where electrical shocks over which the rat has no control are occasionally
Administered through the floor is a way to create _____________.

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This scenario describes the process of learned helplessness, where the rat learns to passively endure unpleasant stimuli due to the belief that it has no control over the situation. Social learning involves observing and imitating the behavior of others. Unconscious learning occurs without conscious awareness. Negative neurotransmitter pathways are not directly related to this scenario. It is unclear whether the rat would be angry, as this is subjective and cannot be determined from the information given.

Placing a Rat in a Cage Where Electrical Shocks Over