Chris has been experiencing a number of problems on the job. In order to get away from his problems for a while, Chris regularly drinks heavily in the evening, after work. We can explain this behavior as a form of
A)escape learning.
B)avoidance learning.
C)positive reinforcement.
D)negative reinforcement.
E)punishment.

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Chris's behavior of drinking heavily to get away from his problems is an example of escape learning, where he is trying to escape or reduce the stress and discomfort caused by his job problems.

Chris Has Been Experiencing a Number of Problems on the Job