The Second Process in Mowrer's Two-Process Theory of Avoidance Involves

question 38

Multiple Choice

The second process in Mowrer's two-process theory of avoidance involves:

• A) classical conditioning of a fear response.
• B) classical conditioning of an approach response.
• C) negative punishment resulting from the reduction of fear.
• D) negative reinforcement resulting from the reduction of fear.

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