An avoidance response that is learned after very few trials (e.g., 1‒4) is
A) probably a Pavlovian response rather than an instrumental SSDR.
B) probably a Pavlovian conditioned SSDR rather than an instrumental response.
C) insensitive to extinction.
D) probably a very effective escape response as well.

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Pavlovian conditioning, also known as classical conditioning, can lead to the development of conditioned responses after very few exposures to a pairing of a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus. This process can explain the rapid learning of avoidance responses, as these responses are conditioned to anticipate and prevent an aversive event. Instrumental (or operant) conditioning, on the other hand, involves learning through the consequences of behavior, which typically requires more trials for learning to occur.

An Avoidance Response That Is Learned After Very Few Trials