Which statement regarding modern theories of avoidance learning is false?
A) The explicit biological emphasis on SSDRs is inconsistent with the cognitive emphasis on memory and attention.
B) Theories of avoidance learning have become more ethological in approach.
C) Pavlovian theories and sign tracking are increasingly emphasized as significant factors in avoidance responding.
D) Warning-signal termination is crucial for reinforcement by fear reduction when avoidance behaviors are not SSDRs.

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The statement about the explicit biological emphasis on SSDRs being inconsistent with the cognitive emphasis on memory and attention is false. Modern theories of avoidance learning often integrate biological and cognitive perspectives, including how SSDRs (Species-Specific Defense Reactions) and cognitive processes like memory and attention work together in avoidance learning.

Which Statement Regarding Modern Theories of Avoidance Learning Is False