Escape conditioning is a form of _______ in which the subject learns to perform a response to remove an aversive stimulus.
A) negative reinforcement
B) negative punishment
C) positive reinforcement
D) positive punishment

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In escape conditioning, the subject learns to perform a response to remove an aversive stimulus, which is a form of negative reinforcement. Negative reinforcement is the process by which the removal of an aversive stimulus (in this case, the unpleasant sensation caused by the aversive stimulus) strengthens the preceding behavior or makes it more likely to occur in the future.

Escape Conditioning Is a Form of _______ in Which the Subject