In an experiment on biological preparedness in rats, Bolles found that it is easier for a rat to learn to _____ to avoid a shock than to _____.
A) freeze; press a lever
B) run; press a lever
C) press a lever; run
D) Both a and b are correct.

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Bolles' research on biological preparedness suggests that rats more easily learn behaviors that are naturally aligned with their survival instincts. Freezing or running away in response to danger are more instinctive reactions for avoiding threats like shocks, compared to the unnatural action of pressing a lever.

In an Experiment on Biological Preparedness in Rats, Bolles Found