Researchers are testing out the possibility of using rats to search for survivors in a disaster. Their training method includes all except which of the following?
A)Reinforcing rats for turning in a desired direction
B)Stimulating the pleasure center to provide positive reinforcement
C)Using electric shock to punish for incorrect responses
D)Training rats to approach areas they would normally avoid through positive reinforcement

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Using electric shock to punish for incorrect responses is not a part of the training method for rats to search for survivors in a disaster. The other options, such as reinforcing rats for turning in a desired direction, stimulating the pleasure center for positive reinforcement, and training rats to approach areas they would normally avoid through positive reinforcement, are all used in the training process.

Researchers Are Testing Out the Possibility of Using Rats to Search