The Brain Initiative, Pt. 3 (Avoidance Coping)

Passive avoidance is a type of avoidance behavior that is demonstrated by withholding a behavior to prevent an aversive stimulus. For example, a rat in a chamber with a raised platform will refrain from stepping off the platform to prevent a foot shock1. Passive avoidance is achieved by the inhibition of a previously exhibited response. Procrastination, passive-aggressiveness, and rumination are examples of unhelpful coping mechanisms that we may consciously or unconsciously use to avoid tackling a tough issue or facing thoughts and feelings that are uncomfortable.Show more

https://www.encyclopedia.com/psychology/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/active-and-passive-avoidance-learning-behavioral-phenomena

https://www.verywellmind.com/avoidance-coping-and-stress-4137836

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