Whenever a child has a tantrum, his mother has learned to put the child in his bedroom and close the door in order to get away from his yelling and screaming. This is an example of:
A) conditioned escape.
B) learned helplessness.
C) conditioned avoidance.
D) perseveration.

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This scenario is an example of conditioned escape because the mother has learned to remove herself from an aversive situation (the child's tantrum) by putting the child in his bedroom and closing the door. This behavior is reinforced because it successfully allows her to escape the unpleasant situation.

Whenever a Child Has a Tantrum, His Mother Has Learned