Herrnstein rejected the notion that temporal cues, aversiveness, or fear motivate Sidman avoidance responding. Instead, he argued that Sidman avoidance results from
A) a reduction in the average shock rate based on responding.
B) a reduction in shock intensity based on responding.
C) extensive practice on the avoidance schedule.
D) species-specific defense reactions triggered by shock.

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Herrnstein proposed that Sidman avoidance behavior is motivated by a reduction in the average rate of shock that an organism receives as a consequence of its responses, rather than by temporal cues, aversiveness, or fear.

Herrnstein Rejected the Notion That Temporal Cues, Aversiveness, or Fear