Suppose one shocks a rat when it enters a corner of a learning chamber. If one injects the rat with epinephrine immediately following the shock, the rat will:
A) enter that corner again and stay in it despite receiving shock.
B) enter that corner briefly and then run away from it.
C) never enter that corner again.
D) wait longer than normal before entering that corner again.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, enhances the consolidation of emotional memories. Injecting the rat with epinephrine after receiving a shock would likely strengthen the memory of the shock associated with that corner, making the rat more hesitant or cautious, thus waiting longer before entering that corner again.

Suppose One Shocks a Rat When It Enters a Corner