In dogs, learned helplessness could be overcome by:
A)repeatedly presenting the conditioned stimulus without the unconditioned stimulus.
B)dragging the dogs over the barrier to the side of the cage that was not electrified.
C)removing the food from the end of the maze.
D)disconnecting the food dispenser from the operant chamber in the dogs' cages.

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Dragging the dogs over the barrier to the side of the cage that was not electrified would help the dogs overcome learned helplessness because it shows the dogs that they have control over their situation and can escape the negative stimulus. The other choices (A, C, and D) do not address the issue of control and may not necessarily help the dogs overcome learned helplessness.

In Dogs, Learned Helplessness Could Be Overcome By