The notion of response prevention suggests that avoidance responses can be extinguished by
A) pairing two new incompatible responses.
B) removing the primary reinforce.
C) preventing the avoidance from occurring.
D) pairing new responses with old responses.

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Response prevention involves preventing the avoidance behavior from occurring, which can then weaken the association between the stimulus and the avoidance behavior. By preventing the avoidance response, the individual can also learn that the feared outcome does not occur, which can help to reduce their anxiety and fear. A, B, and D do not accurately describe response prevention.

The Notion of Response Prevention Suggests That Avoidance Responses Can