Five-Year-Old Ellis Develops a Fear of Sand Because He Was

question 4

Multiple Choice

Five-year-old Ellis develops a fear of sand because he was once stung by a wasp while playing in the sandbox. This demonstrates the principle of:

• A) operant conditioning.
• B) modeling.
• C) classical conditioning.
• D) transference learning.

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Definitions:

Reflexes

Involuntary and nearly instantaneous responses to stimuli.

Depth Perception

Ability to perceive objects and surfaces three-dimensionally.

Psychotherapy

A form of treatment for mental health issues involving psychological techniques, such as talking therapy, aimed at understanding and changing behavior.

Shock Therapy

A form of psychiatric treatment involving electric shocks to induce seizures, formally known as Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).