Which of the following is an example of a conditioned emotional response?
A)A rat freezes in response to a tone that was previously paired with a shock.
B)A pigeon is startled by a sudden loud noise.
C)A rat runs away when it spots a cat.
D)A rat's heart rate increases in response to a sudden unexpected shock.

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A conditioned emotional response is when an emotional response is learned through association with a particular stimulus. In option A, the rat has learned to freeze (an emotional response) in response to a tone that was previously paired with a shock, which is a classic example of a conditioned emotional response. Option B is simply a startle response to a sudden loud noise, not a learned association. Option C is a natural response to a predator, not a learned association. Option D is a physiological response to a shock, but not an emotional response that has been conditioned through association with a particular stimulus.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Conditioned