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On Several Occasions, Edward Is Yelled at by His Soccer

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On several occasions, Edward is yelled at by his soccer coach. Before long, Edward begins to shake whenever he drives to soccer practice.
a. Explain this situation in terms of classical conditioning, identifying the UCS, UCR, CS, and CR.
b. Edward soon shows signs of fearing other men in addition to his soccer coach, even though they have never yelled at him. Identify and describe the classical conditioning process that accounts for Edward's fear of men.
c. Explain how you might eliminate Edward's fear of men through a process of counterconditioning.


Definitions:

Mental Inflexibility

The inability or difficulty in adjusting one's thoughts, behaviors, or strategies in response to new information or changing circumstances.

Inertia

The resistance of any physical object to any change in its velocity, including changes to its speed or direction.

Obliviousness

The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening around one.

Prereflective Thinkers

Individuals who accept ideas and beliefs passively without critical examination or reflection.

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