Pressure to Perform May Disrupt Attention to Task Performance by

question 38

Multiple Choice

Pressure to perform may disrupt attention to task performance by

• A) making one feel self-conscious.
• B) making one focus on the task.
• C) encouraging one to focus on the source of the pressure.
• D) overemphasizing the importance of the task.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus, famously demonstrated by Pavlov’s dogs.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique used to gradually reduce anxiety or fear towards a particular object or situation by slowly exposing the patient to the fear source while in a state of relaxation.

Token Economy

A behavioral modification technique that involves providing tokens as rewards for desired behaviors, which can later be exchanged for privileges or treats.

Operant Conditioning

A learning approach where the robustness of a behavior is changed by providing motivation or administering discipline.