If a rat receives a single painful stimulus from a small object in a test box containing commercial bedding material,the rat will usually investigate the object and then
A) flee.
B) bury it.
C) dig a tunnel.
D) escape.
E) build a nest.

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Rats have a natural behavior to bury objects that they find threatening or uncomfortable in their environment. This behavior is a defensive mechanism to remove or hide potential threats. In the scenario described, after receiving a painful stimulus from a small object, the rat's instinct would be to bury the object to prevent further discomfort.

If a Rat Receives a Single Painful Stimulus from a Small