Sally Became Fearful of Spiders as a Child After Repeatedly

question 23

Multiple Choice

Sally became fearful of spiders as a child after repeatedly watching her mother show distress in the presence of a spider. Sally's fear of spiders is most easily accounted for by

• A) classical conditioning.
• B) social learning theory.
• C) cognitive theory.
• D) operant conditioning.
• E) stimulus-stimulus learning.

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Definitions:

Auditory Pathways

The auditory pathways are neural pathways in the brain that carry sensory information from the ear to the auditory cortex, enabling sound perception and processing.

CNS

The CNS, or Central Nervous System, consists of the brain and spinal cord, serving as the main processing center for the entire nervous system.

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, more dreaming, and bodily movement; important for learning and memory consolidation.

Pons

The pons is a part of the brain located in the brainstem, playing a crucial role in controlling breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.