When does escape and avoidance occur? When is it appropriate or productive to use punishment? What are some situations where it is appropriate to use punishment?
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For example, a rat might learn to press a lever to turn off a shock (escape) or to press a lever to prevent a shock from ever occurring (avoidance). Show more…
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