Herrnstein Rejected the Notion That Temporal Cues, Aversiveness, or Fear

question 58

Multiple Choice

Herrnstein rejected the notion that temporal cues, aversiveness, or fear motivate Sidman avoidance responding. Instead, he argued that Sidman avoidance results from

• A) a reduction in the average shock rate based on responding.
• B) a reduction in shock intensity based on responding.
• C) extensive practice on the avoidance schedule.
• D) species-specific defense reactions triggered by shock.

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