Dana is very shy and awkward in social situations. Consequently, she tends not to go to parties or attend other social gatherings. Dana is engaging in
A) active avoidance.
B) escape conditioning.
C) passive avoidance.
D) shaping.

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Dana is engaging in passive avoidance by avoiding situations (like social gatherings) that make her uncomfortable, rather than escaping them once she's already there. This behavior is characterized by the avoidance of potential negative outcomes (feeling shy and awkward) by not participating in the activities that could lead to those outcomes.

Dana Is Very Shy and Awkward in Social Situations