Nolan has learned to drink a cup of coffee whenever he gets a tension headache because drinking coffee makes the pain of the headache go away. This is an example of
A)avoidance learning.
B)escape learning.
C)positive reinforcement.
D)classical conditioning.

Question

Nolan has learned to drink a cup of coffee whenever he gets a tension headache because drinking coffee makes the pain of the headache go away. This is an example of ​
A)avoidance learning.
B)escape learning.
C)positive reinforcement. ​
D)classical conditioning. ​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Escape learning occurs when a behavior is performed to terminate an unpleasant stimulus, such as a headache. In this case, Nolan drinks coffee to escape the discomfort of his tension headache.

Nolan Has Learned to Drink a Cup of Coffee Whenever