Two-Year-Old Rick Was Playing with a Balloon When It Burst

question 125

Multiple Choice

Two-year-old Rick was playing with a balloon when it burst and made an extremely loud noise, causing him to cry. Now, whenever Rick sees a balloon, he becomes frightened. In this situation, the balloon is the

• A) unconditioned response.
• B) conditioned stimulus.
• C) conditioned response.
• D) unconditioned stimulus.

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe, associated with decision making, problem solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Cognitive Rigidity

The inability or unwillingness to change one's thinking or to adapt one's thoughts to new information or situations.

Manic

Relating to or affected by mania, a mental state characterized by excessive excitement, energy, and sometimes delusions or hallucinations.

Powerful

Having great power, influence, or effect; capable of causing significant change or impact.