Rowena had been terrified about testifying in court. One morning shortly before she was scheduled to appear, she awoke blind. In this example, Rowena is achieving:
A) conditioning.
B) primary gain.
C) reinforcement.
D) secondary gain.

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Secondary gain refers to the benefits that an individual receives from maintaining a symptom, such as avoiding an unpleasant situation. In this case, Rowena's blindness allows her to avoid testifying in court, which is a situation that she finds terrifying.

Rowena Had Been Terrified About Testifying in Court