According to the one-factor theory of avoidance,
A)fear is essential for avoidance learning
B)an external CS that predicts the arrival of an aversive event is essential for avoidance learning
C)avoidance of an aversive event can itself serve as a reinforcer
D)avoidance responding should never extinguish

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The one-factor theory of avoidance proposes that avoidance of an aversive event can itself serve as a reinforcer, meaning that the animal or person may engage in the avoidance behavior to avoid the aversive event in the future. The theory does not suggest that fear or an external CS are essential for avoidance learning, nor does it imply that avoidance responding will never extinguish.

According to the One-Factor Theory of Avoidance