Which statement 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 a learned emotional reaction to a previously neutral stimulus. In this case, the rat freezing in response to a tone that was previously paired with a shock is an example of such a response, as the rat has learned to associate the tone with the shock.

Which Statement Is an Example of a Conditioned Emotional Response