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danielfitts88

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Avoidance behavior is often resistant to extinction because:
 
  a. the situation you are avoiding is so incredibly stressful.
  b. it leads to stimulus pairing.
  c. it allows you to escape harmful consequences.
  d. you don't find out the unpleasant outcome no longer occurs.

Question 2

Stimulus control means that:
 
  a. the person gains control over situations in which she is reinforced.
  b. a cue associated with a reinforcer calls up a behavior.
  c. lack of control can lead to avoidance behavior.
  d. people attempt to gain control over their stimuli.



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Answer to Question 1

D.

Answer to Question 2

B.



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