Which one of the following is necessary before an avoidance response can take place?
Correct answer: B. a discriminative stimulus
- A. a positive reinforce
- B. a discriminative stimulus
- C. punishment
- D. shaping
Explanation
Avoidance learning requires a cue that signals when the avoidance response will prevent or postpone an aversive event, functioning as a discriminative stimulus. A positive reinforcer, punishment, or shaping is not necessarily required before avoidance can occur.
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