Practice mode Psychology

Which of the following must be present before an avoidance response can occur?

Correct answer B. a discriminative stimulus

Explanation

In avoidance learning, a discriminative stimulus such as a warning signal tells the organism that an aversive event is coming, so it can respond to avoid it.

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