Ellie has migraine headaches on a regular basis. If, when she feels a headache developing, she lies down, she can prevent a migraine from developing. Her doctor prescribes a new medication that is 95 percent effective in preventing migraines. Three months after he writes the prescription, the doctor asks her whether it has helped her. According to the two-factor theory of avoidance learning, Ellie
A) wouldn't know, since she lies down when she feels a headache developing.
B) would probably say the medication works, and she has not had a headache in three months.
C) would probably tell the doctor she took the medication when she didn't.
D) would admit she never tried the medication.

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Ellie wouldn't know if the medication is effective because she already uses lying down as a strategy to prevent migraines, which could confound her ability to assess the medication's effectiveness.

Ellie Has Migraine Headaches on a Regular Basis