Regarding the experiments on learning helplessness, animals that first learn to escape the shocks
A)were more persistent later in trying to escape the shocks and were more resistant to learned helplessness.
B)gave up more quickly when the shocks became inescapable, which resulted in their being less resistant to learned helplessness.
C)became extremely aggressive and hostile when the shocks became inescapable.
D)showed stereotyped responding to the shocks.

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Animals that initially learn to escape shocks demonstrate a higher persistence in trying to escape later and exhibit more resistance to learned helplessness. This is because their early experiences of control over the situation lead them to believe that their actions can influence outcomes, making them more resilient in the face of adversity.

Regarding the Experiments on Learning Helplessness, Animals That First Learn