Putting on a heavy parka before going out into the cold is an example of a(n) _____ response, while putting it on after you go outside and feel cold is an example of a(n) _____ response.
A) operant; reflexive
B) avoidance; escape
C) escape; avoidance
D) reflexive; operant

Question

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Putting on a heavy parka before going out into the cold is an example of an avoidance response because you are taking action to prevent feeling cold. Putting it on after you go outside and feel cold is an example of an escape response because you are taking action to remove or reduce the discomfort of being cold.

Putting on a Heavy Parka Before Going Out into the Cold