Animals exposed to unavoidable,uncontrollable aversive stimulation exhibit _______ when later trained in an avoidance procedure.
A)experimental neurosis
B)better learning
C)learned helplessness
D)enhanced performance

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Animals that have been exposed to unavoidable, uncontrollable aversive stimulation may develop a state of "learned helplessness" where they believe that they have no control over their environment and may become passive and unresponsive. This can hinder their ability to learn in an avoidance procedure. Experimental neurosis refers to a breakdown in behavior due to conflicting stimuli and is not relevant to this situation. Better learning and enhanced performance are not typical outcomes of exposure to aversive stimulation.

Animals Exposed to Unavoidable,uncontrollable Aversive Stimulation Exhibit _______ When Later