Why Would Punishment Elicit Escape and Avoidance Behaviors

question 1

Multiple Choice

Why would punishment elicit escape and avoidance behaviors?

• A) because it represents an aversive consequence
• B) because most punishers are too delayed to control behavior
• C) because punishment is paired with extinction
• D) because children have places to hide

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Definitions:

Disordered Thinking

A disruption in the ability to organize thoughts coherently, often seen in conditions like schizophrenia, resulting in impaired communication and understanding.

Bizarre Behavior

Actions that are very strange or unusual, often indicating an underlying mental health issue.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior, often involving delusions and auditory hallucinations.

Delusions

A belief or impression that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by what is generally accepted as reality, often a symptom of mental disorders.