The most important factor contributing to the extinction of an avoidance response in a flooding procedure is
A)the number of response prevention trials.
B)the time spent exposed to the CS during response prevention trials.
C)the time spent engaging in the UR during response prevention trials.
D)the time spent exposed to the US during response prevention trials.

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In a flooding procedure, extinction of an avoidance response occurs when the individual is exposed to the CS (conditioned stimulus) continuously without any opportunity for escape or avoidance. The most important factor contributing to extinction is the time spent exposed to the CS during response prevention trials. This prolonged exposure to the CS helps to break the association between the CS and the fear response, leading to eventual extinction of the avoidance behavior. The other factors listed (number of response prevention trials, time spent engaging in the UR, and time spent exposed to the US) are not as important in contributing to the extinction of an avoidance response in a flooding procedure.

The Most Important Factor Contributing to the Extinction of an Avoidance