As a Child, Eva Had a Nightmare About Clowns and She

question 116

Multiple Choice

As a child, Eva had a nightmare about clowns and she now feels fearful upon seeing clowns as an adult. One explanation for her fear is that:

• A) the nightmare was a CS that produced the CR of fear.
• B) clowns are a CS that produce the UR of fear.
• C) the nightmare was a US that produced the CR of fear.
• D) clowns are a CS that produce the CR of fear.

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Definitions:

Beta Waves

A brainwave pattern, typically associated with active, alert cognition and wakefulness.

Delta Waves

Slow brain waves typically associated with deep sleep and important in the consolidation of memory.

Slow-Wave Sleep

A deep sleep stage characterized by low-frequency, high-amplitude brain waves, essential for physical restoration and memory consolidation.

Delta Waves

Slow brainwaves predominantly seen in deep sleep that are associated with healing, dreaming, and detached awareness.