Engaging in a behavior to end an aversive stimulus is referred to as:
A) punishment.
B) positive reinforcement.
C) escape conditioning.
D) avoidance conditioning.

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Escape conditioning involves engaging in a behavior to terminate or escape from an aversive stimulus. This is different from avoidance conditioning, which involves engaging in a behavior to prevent an aversive stimulus from occurring in the first place. Punishment involves presenting an aversive stimulus following a behavior to decrease the likelihood of that behavior occurring again. Positive reinforcement involves presenting a rewarding stimulus following a behavior to increase the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Engaging in a Behavior to End an Aversive Stimulus Is