This type of conditioning occurs when an organism learns to prevent exposure to an aversive stimulus altogether. This is ___________ conditioning.
A)classical
B)escape
C)avoidance
D)higher-order

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Avoidance conditioning is when an organism learns to perform a behavior to prevent or avoid an aversive stimulus. This differs from escape conditioning, where the behavior is performed to terminate an aversive stimulus that has already started.

This Type of Conditioning Occurs When an Organism Learns to Prevent