When an organism learns to prevent exposure to an aversive stimulus altogether, _________________ conditioning is said to occur.
A)classical
B)escape
C)avoidance
D)higher-order

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Avoidance conditioning occurs when an organism learns to perform an action to prevent exposure to an aversive stimulus. This type of learning allows the organism to avoid the unpleasant stimulus altogether, rather than merely escaping it once it has occurred.

When an Organism Learns to Prevent Exposure to an Aversive