Martin went to two or three school dances but felt uncomfortable and self-conscious at them. Martin no longer goes to school dances. His lack of attendance is an example of:
A) Passive avoidance learning
B) Active avoidance learning
C) Punishment I
D) Punishment II

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Martin's lack of attendance at school dances is an example of passive avoidance learning because he is avoiding the situation altogether instead of actively avoiding it in the moment (which would be active avoidance learning). There is no punishment involved in this scenario.

Martin Went to Two or Three School Dances but Felt