Rats trained to associate a particular place with the delivery of a small electric shock tend to show poorest recall for the association when they are tested at:
A) a consistent time of day.
B) varying times of day.
C) a consistent location.
D) both a consistent location and a consistent time of day.

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Rats tend to show better recall for the association when they are tested in the same time and location as when they first learned the association. Therefore, option A and C can be ruled out. However, testing at varying times of day disrupts the expected pattern and leads to poorer recall, making option B the best choice. Option D is not the correct choice as it includes both options that have been ruled out.

Rats Trained to Associate a Particular Place with the Delivery