The second process in Mowrer's two-process theory of avoidance involves:
A) classical conditioning of a fear response.
B) classical conditioning of an approach response.
C) negative punishment resulting from the reduction of fear.
D) negative reinforcement resulting from the reduction of fear.

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Mowrer's two-process theory of avoidance involves first, classical conditioning of a fear response to a conditioned stimulus, and second, the maintenance of avoidance behavior through negative reinforcement, which occurs when the avoidance behavior successfully prevents the feared event, thereby reducing fear.

The Second Process in Mowrer's Two-Process Theory of Avoidance Involves