If an organism emits an alternate behavior, that behavior can be seen as a(n) ____ if it occurs during punishment, and a(n) ____ if it prevents punishment.
A) Respondent behavior; operant behavior
B) Avoidance behavior; escape behavior
C) Operant behavior; respondent behavior
D) Escape behavior; avoidance behavior

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Escape behavior occurs during punishment as the organism tries to stop the ongoing unpleasant stimulus. Avoidance behavior happens before the punishment, preventing it from occurring.

If an Organism Emits an Alternate Behavior, That Behavior Can