In What Ways Might Higher-Order Conditioning Explain Why Some Words

question 16

Essay

In what ways might higher-order conditioning explain why some words trigger emotional responses in us?
(a) Give an example of a positive response that could be formed through higher-order conditioning.
(b) Give an example of a negative response that could be formed through higher-order conditioning.
(c) In what ways might higher-order conditioning contribute to racism and prejudice?

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