The Process by Which Some Stimuli, Such as Snakes, Are

question 154

Multiple Choice

The process by which some stimuli, such as snakes, are readily conditioned for fear responses in humans is called ________.

• A) the diathesis-stress model
• B) a mental set
• C) response acquisition
• D) preparedness

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Definitions:

Personality Assessment

A method of evaluating individual personality traits, often used for organizational placement, counseling, or educational purposes.

Observer Control

The degree to which an individual can influence or control the behavior or outcomes of others by observing them.

Extraversion/Introversion

Personality traits defining individuals' tendency toward being socially outgoing and energetic (extraversion) versus more solitary and reserved (introversion).

Carl Jung

A Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who founded analytical psychology, known for his theories of the collective unconscious and archetypes.