The Two-Factor Theory Explains the Persistence of Phobias in a Way

question 63

Multiple Choice

The two-factor theory explains the persistence of phobias in a way that simple classical conditioning cannot, by adding a _______ component to the process.

• A) negative reinforcement
• B) positive reinforcement
• C) vicarious reinforcement
• D) negative punishment
• E) positive punishment

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Definitions:

Population Means

The average values of a particular characteristic for all individuals or elements within a defined population.

Confidence Interval

A spectrum of values calculated from sample data, anticipated to surround the value of an unexpressed population parameter.

Population Means

The average value of a characteristic in a population.

90% Confidence

A statistical term indicating that there is a 90 percent chance that the true parameter is within the calculated confidence interval.