Which Statement Regarding Modern Theories of Avoidance Learning Is False

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding modern theories of avoidance learning is false?

• A) The explicit biological emphasis on SSDRs is inconsistent with the cognitive emphasis on memory and attention.
• B) Theories of avoidance learning have become more ethological in approach.
• C) Pavlovian theories and sign tracking are increasingly emphasized as significant factors in avoidance responding.
• D) Warning-signal termination is crucial for reinforcement by fear reduction when avoidance behaviors are not SSDRs.

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Definitions:

Internal Sphincter

A circular muscle that helps control the expulsion of contents within an organ system, often found in the digestive and urinary systems.

Higher Brain Centers

Regions of the brain responsible for complex functions such as decision making, reasoning, processing emotions, and controlling sophisticated behaviors.

Filtration Membrane

A semipermeable barrier that separates particles in a fluid, commonly found in the kidneys for waste removal from the blood.

Bowman Capsule

The Bowman capsule is a cup-like sack at the beginning of the tubular component of a nephron in the kidney, enclosing the glomerulus and involved in filtration.