Arnold Is at the Company Party and Has Had Too

question 115

Multiple Choice

Arnold is at the company party and has had too much to drink. He releases all of his pent-up aggression by yelling at his boss, who promptly fires him. Arnold normally would not have yelled at his boss, but after drinking heavily he yelled because ________.

• A) parties are places where employees are supposed to be able to "loosen up"
• B) alcohol inhibits brain centers that control the perception of loudness
• C) alcohol makes people less concerned with the negative consequences of their behavior
• D) alcohol is a stimulant

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Definitions:

Blocking Effect

A phenomenon in which a previously learned association prevents the acquisition of a new association involving the same stimulus.

Conditional Response

A conditioned reaction to a once neutral stimulus that has become associated with an unconditioned stimulus through repeated pairing.

Anticipatory Response

A reaction that occurs in anticipation of an upcoming event or stimulus, often based on previous experiences or expectations.

Operant Conditioning

An educational method where behavior intensity is altered through rewards or penalties.