Which of the Following Is an Example of Discrimination

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of discrimination?

• A) Luke thinks all women are manipulative.
• B) Ryan feels mistrustful of Jews.
• C) Laura scoots over a few feet when an African American sits next to her in a waiting room.
• D) Jenny believes that all Hispanics are fluent in Spanish and can cook terrific Tex-Mex food.

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Definitions:

Counterconditioning

A behavior therapy technique where a negative or unwanted response to a stimulus is replaced with a positive one through conditioning.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any need for learning.

Unconditional Positive Regard

A concept in psychology emphasizing the acceptance and support of a person regardless of what the person says or does, especially in the context of client-centered therapy.