According to the Two-Factor Theory of Phobias, Avoidance or Escape

question 43

Multiple Choice

According to the two-factor theory of phobias, avoidance or escape serves as a __________ which prevents classically conditioned fears from being unlearned.

• A) positive punisher
• B) negative reinforcer
• C) negative punisher
• D) neutral stimulus
• E) positive reinforcer

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