An Unruly Child Has Become Conditioned to Fear the Sight

question 187

Multiple Choice

An unruly child has become conditioned to fear the sight of the principal's door. Over the past month, however, the child had no contacts with the principal. Now the child will probably ________.

• A) begin to fear all other doors in the school building
• B) have an even greater fear of the principal's door
• C) gradually stop fearing the sight of the principal's door
• D) maintain former level of fear of the principal's door

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Definitions:

Pons

A structure in the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, playing a key role in sleep and arousal.

Emotional Memories

Emotional memories are recollections of past events that are strongly influenced by the emotions experienced during those events, leading to potentially vivid and lasting memories.

Emotional Learning

The process of acquiring and understanding how to perceive, express, and manage emotions effectively through experiences and interactions.

Amygdala

A section of the brain located within the temporal lobes, known for its critical role in processing emotions, memory, and survival instincts.