Sidman Avoidance

question 15

Multiple Choice

Sidman avoidance

• A) presents a challenge to two-factor theory, but only when time cues are not considered.
• B) is strong evidence for two-factor theory regardless of whether or not time cues are considered.
• C) can be expected to work only when time cues are considered.
• D) only works when the avoidance response starts as an escape response, but is nevertheless consistent with two-factor theory.

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