Which of the Following Is Not a Response Initially Learned

question 179

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a response initially learned through classical conditioning?

• A) a phobia
• B) a fear of a dentist's drill
• C) hunger
• D) excitement at finding money

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Definitions:

Bilateral Anterior Cingulotomy

a neurosurgical procedure involving selective destruction of areas in the anterior cingulate cortex to relieve symptoms of mental disorders resistant to other treatments.

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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

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Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy

A method of psychotherapy that uses virtual reality technology to expose patients to simulations of their phobias or traumatic experiences in a controlled environment.