The greater the reduction of an aversive stimulus,______.
A)the faster the escape response
B)the higher amount of negative reinforcement needed
C)the slower the escape response
D)the greater the amount of punishment needed to increase the behavior

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The greater the reduction of an aversive stimulus, the faster the escape response because the organism learns that escaping quickly leads to a more significant reduction in discomfort, reinforcing the behavior.

The Greater the Reduction of an Aversive Stimulus,______