Which of the Following Scenarios Is Most Likely to Be

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios is most likely to be a potential terrorist incident?

• A) Multiple explosions in an urban subway system
• B) A derailed commuter train
• C) A fire in an office building
• D) Multiple people sick in a restaurant

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Definitions:

Metronome

A device used to mark time at a selected rate by giving a regular tick sound.

Biscuit

A baked food item, typically flour-based, that varies significantly between regions; in the U.S., it refers to a soft bread roll, while in the U.K. it is akin to what Americans call a cookie.

Extinction

In psychology, the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus.

CR Fading

A technique in classical conditioning by which the conditioned response (CR) is gradually weakened by presenting the conditioned stimulus (CS) without the unconditioned stimulus (US).