A history of avoidance does not impact extinction learning in male rats.

Pervasive avoidance is one of the central symptoms of all anxiety-related disorders. In treatment, avoidance behaviors are typically discouraged because they are assumed to maintain anxiety. Yet, it is not clear if engaging in avoidance is always detrimental.

The effects of stress on avoidance in rodents: An unresolved matter.

In the face of a possible threat, a range of physiological (e.g., increased heart rate) and behavioral (e.