Which of the Following Factors Does Not Control the Acquisition

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors does not control the acquisition of the response in escape conditioning?

• A)Faster conditioning of the response occurs when the aversive event is more intense.
• B)Delaying the termination of the aversive event interferes with the performance of the escape response.
• C)The asymptotic level of escape responding is raised when the intensity of the aversive event is increased.
• D)Higher levels of escape responding are observed when the intensity of the aversive event is reduced.

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