Joshua Stays in His Dorm Room Rather Than Going to His

question 65

Multiple Choice

Joshua stays in his dorm room rather than going to his required English composition class because he has difficulty with writing assignments. Joshua's lack of class attendance is an example of:

• A) escape
• B) active avoidance
• C) passive avoidance
• D) punishment

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Definitions:

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