According to the two-factor theory of avoidance learning, the first stage of avoidance learning involves _____ and then the avoidance response involves _____.
A) reinforcement of escaping the US; reinforcement of escaping the CS
B) reinforcement of avoidance of the fear CR; reinforcement of escaping the CS
C) classical conditioning of the conditioned emotional response; reinforcement of avoidance of the fear CR
D) reinforcement of escaping the US; classical conditioning of the conditioned emotional response

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The two-factor theory of avoidance learning posits that the process involves two stages: initially, classical conditioning occurs where a conditioned emotional response (fear) is developed towards a conditioned stimulus (CS), and subsequently, the avoidance behavior is reinforced because it prevents or reduces the conditioned emotional response (fear), thus reinforcing avoidance of the fear-conditioned response (CR).

According to the Two-Factor Theory of Avoidance Learning, the First