Avoidance Learning Is Somewhat Puzzling Because

question 56

Multiple Choice

Avoidance learning is somewhat puzzling because

• A) it is an unlearned response developed through evolution to prevent harm to the organism, and yet it is readily modified by instrumental conditioning procedures.
• B) the instrumental avoidance response cannot occur until the organism has first learned a classically conditioned fear contingency.
• C) it is difficult to explain what reinforces the instrumental response and why avoidance responses are so resistant to extinction when the aversive outcome is omitted.
• D) sometimes the avoidance S^D facilitates learning the instrumental avoidance response and sometimes it interferes with learning the instrumental avoidance response.

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Definitions:

Self-Evaluation Maintenance

A psychological process where individuals adjust their perception of themselves based on their relationship and comparisons to others.

Relevance

The degree to which something is related or useful to the matter at hand, impacting how information or actions are perceived and valued.

Closeness

Refers to the emotional proximity or bonding between individuals.

Self-Control

The capacity of a person to control their feelings, ideas, and actions when confronted with desires and sudden urges.