A Patient Who Had Long Feared Going into Elevators Was

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient who had long feared going into elevators was told by his therapist to force himself to enter 20 elevators a day. The therapist most likely wanted to encourage the ________ of the patient's fear.

• A) generalization
• B) acquisition
• C) reinforcement
• D) extinction

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A type of contract agreement commonly used in software installations and online services where users consent to the terms by clicking a "I agree" button.

Punitive Damages

Monetary compensation awarded to an injured party that goes beyond what is necessary to compensate for losses and is intended to punish the wrongdoer.

Breach-Of-Contract

The failure to perform as stipulated by the terms of a contract, without lawful excuse.

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