How does escape behavior differ from avoidance behavior?

What will be an ideal response?


In escape behavior, the occurrence of the behavior results in the termination of an aversive stimulus that was already present when the behavior occurred. In avoidance behavior, the occurrence of the behavior prevents the presentation of an aversive stimulus.

Psychology

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Throughout early childhood:

a. girls are better at tasks requiring gross motor skills. b. boys are better at tasks requiring precise movements. c. there are huge differences between boys and girls in terms of motor skills. d. motor skills are very similar between boys and girls.

Psychology

James suffers from acrophobia. According to the psychodynamic perspective, his fear of

heights probably represents an unconscious ______. a. wish to jump c. homicidal impulse b. sexual fantasy d. desire for his mother

Psychology

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Fill in the blanks with correct word

Psychology