Brenda Has Learned to Take an Over-The-Counter Medication 30 Minutes

question 229

Multiple Choice

Brenda has learned to take an over-the-counter medication 30 minutes before she eats a spicy meal.When she does this she is able to prevent the heartburn and indigestion that she would experience otherwise.This is an example of

• A) escape conditioning.
• B) positive reinforcement.
• C) classical conditioning.
• D) avoidance conditioning.

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