Research Has Found That When People Are Presented with a Request

question 129

Multiple Choice

Research has found that when people are presented with a request accompanied by a reason that does not offer a real justification for the request,they often respond

• A)with skeptical reactance.
• B)by asking for a more complete explanation.
• C)with surprise followed by caution.
• D)by complying mindlessly.

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Definitions:

Extinction

The gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response.

Avoidance

A coping mechanism involving the action of staying away from certain situations, activities, or people to prevent discomfort or anxiety.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a period of no exposure to the conditioned stimulus.

Higher-Order Conditioning

A form of learning where a stimulus is paired with a previously conditioned stimulus, causing the new stimulus to elicit the conditioned response without a direct association.