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

question 177

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 learning.
• B)positive reinforcement.
• C)classical conditioning.
• D)avoidance learning.

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