Julio Served in the War in Iraq and Was Severely

question 215

Multiple Choice

Julio served in the war in Iraq and was severely traumatized when a rocket propelled grenade exploded next to his Humvee. Recently, Julio was studying in the library and a large book fell off a high shelf and banged on the floor. The noise brought Julio instantly to his feet. In terms of classical conditioning, his response can best be explained by __________

• A) spontaneous recovery.
• B) negative reflex.
• C) reinforcement.
• D) generalization.

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Definitions:

Extinction

The process by which a species, genus, or family of organisms becomes extinct, no longer existing and living in the world.

Spontaneous Recovery

The rebirth of an extinguished response after a break, without the need for relearning.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a period of no exposure to the conditioned stimulus.

Counterconditioning

A behavioral therapy technique that involves the conditioning of an unwanted behavior or response to a stimulus into a desired behavior by associating the stimulus with a new, incompatible response.