BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Avoidance learning is also called as
A
Extinction
B
Positive reinforcement
C
Negative reinforcement
D
Punishment
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An avoidance response is a response that prevents an aversive stimulus from occurring. It is a kind of negative reinforcement. An avoidance response is a behavior based on the concept that animals will avoid performing behaviors that result in an aversive outcome.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are two types of negative reinforcement: escape and avoidance learning. Escape learning occurs when an animal performs a behavior to end an aversive stimulus, while avoidance learning involves performing a behavior to prevent the aversive stimulus.

Detailed explanation-3: -Negative reinforcement is the encouragement of certain behaviors by removing or avoiding a negative outcome or stimuli. People typically use this technique to help children learn good patterns of behavior, but it can also play a role in training animals and pets.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fear reduction as the reinforcer in avoidance. A reinforcer is a stimulus that strengthens behavior, increasing the likelihood that a given behavior will be repeated in similar situations. Negative reinforcement occurs when the elimination of a stimulus makes a behavior more likely to occur again.

Detailed explanation-5: -An individual’s response to avoid an unpleasant or stressful situation; also known as escape learning. Avoidance learning is the process by which an individual learns a behavior or response to avoid a stressful or unpleasant situation.

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