Which of the following occurs when an organism learns a response that prevents some aversive stimulation?

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Avoidance learning occurs when an organism learns a response that prevents some aversive stimulation. This is different from escape learning, where the organism learns to terminate an aversive stimulus that has already begun. Punishment refers to introducing an aversive stimulus to decrease a behavior, while secondary learning is not a recognized term in classical or operant conditioning.

Which of the Following Occurs When an Organism Learns a Response