In Defense of the Two-Process Theory of Avoidance, It Has

question 115

Multiple Choice

In defense of the two-process theory of avoidance, it has been argued that:

• A) avoidance responses almost never extinguish.
• B) animals that continue to avoid a feared situation also continue to experience at least some fear of the CS.
• C) Both a and b are correct.
• D) Neither a nor b is correct.

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Definitions:

Panic Attacks

Sudden periods of intense fear or discomfort, where four (or more) symptoms develop abruptly and peak rapidly.

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

Selye’s term for the common effects of stressful demands on the body, consisting of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Chemotherapy Treatments

Medical treatments that use chemical substances, especially one or more anti-cancer drugs, to treat diseases like cancer.

Chemical Mediators

Substances that transmit signals and facilitate communication between cells, often playing crucial roles in the immune response and inflammation.