According to the one-process theory of avoidance, the act of avoidance is negatively reinforced by:

A) ?a reduction in fear.
B) ?an increase in feelings of relief.
C) ?the lower rate of aversive stimulation with which it is associated.
D) ?negative punishment followed by the escape response.


C

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a. deteriorating, short term b. unstable, long-term c. stable, long-term d. stable, good

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An afferent axon brings information into a structure

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. sleep spindles double in frequency b. there is a return to stages 3, 2, and 1. c. the sleeper is in stage 4. d. the EEG goes momentarily flat. e. the EOG shows an absence of eye movements.

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