Which Theory Suggests That the Stimuli Accompanying Avoidance Responses Provide

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which theory suggests that the stimuli accompanying avoidance responses provide positive reinforcement for avoidance behavior?

• A)the response prevention theory
• B)the safety-signal hypothesis
• C)the shock-frequency reduction hypothesis
• D)the two-process theory of avoidance

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