Many students dread public speaking so they do not give oral presentations or take speech classes. This is an example of __________
A) avoidance learning.
B) learned helplessness.
C) extinction learning.
D) generalized learning.

Question

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Avoidance learning is the process of avoiding or withdrawing from unpleasant or aversive stimuli, such as public speaking. Students who avoid oral presentations or speech classes are engaging in avoidance learning.

Many Students Dread Public Speaking So They Do Not Give