Janice Was Introduced to Several Foreign Exchange Students from Japan

question 300

Multiple Choice

Janice was introduced to several foreign exchange students from Japan and Canada.Although she had no trouble later distinguishing each of the Canadian students,she had a very difficult time remembering each of the Japanese students.Janice's inability to later recognize the Japanese students illustrates

• A)groupthink.
• B)social identities.
• C)the other-race effect.
• D)scapegoating.

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Definitions:

Generalization

The process in which a response is elicited by stimuli that are similar to the original conditioned stimulus in classical conditioning.

Flooding

Flooding is a psychological treatment method where an individual is exposed to a large amount of their fear object or context until the fear diminishes.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic responses and anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared stimulus while practicing relaxation techniques.