In order to condition a rat to associate a particular tone in context A with a shock, one would play a tone
A) alone in context A.
B) after administering a shock across varied contexts.
C) at the same time as administering a shock in context A.
D) at the same time as administering a shock across varied contexts.

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In order to condition the rat to associate a particular tone in context A with a shock, the tone must be played at the same time as administering a shock in context A. This will create an association between the two stimuli, causing the rat to display fear responses to the tone alone. Playing the tone alone in context A (choice A) or administering a shock across varied contexts (choice B and D) will not create the same association.

In Order to Condition a Rat to Associate a Particular