In a discriminated avoidance procedure, the CS is
A)always followed by the aversive US.
B)never followed by the aversive US.
C)followed by the aversive US if the subject makes the CR.
D)not followed by the aversive US if the subject makes the CR.

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In a discriminated avoidance procedure, the CS is presented along with a warning signal (discriminative stimulus) that signals the chance to avoid the aversive US. If the subject makes the correct CR, such as pressing a lever, they can avoid the aversive US. Therefore, the CS is not followed by the aversive US if the subject makes the CR, which is represented by option D.

In a Discriminated Avoidance Procedure, the CS Is