An Intense Fear of Spiders Isn't Considered a Psychological Disorder

question 52

Multiple Choice

An intense fear of spiders isn't considered a psychological disorder unless

• A) it is unconsciously motivated.
• B) it is a learned response.
• C) it is a genetically inherited reaction.
• D) it interferes with normal day-to-day life.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral conditioning technique where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus strengthens a behavior.

Praises

Expressions of approval, commendation, or admiration.

Observational Learning

The method of adopting behaviors by monitoring and copying others.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that involves pairing a previously neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit a conditioned response.