Which of the Following Is an Appropriate Description of Extinction

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an appropriate description of extinction in classical conditioning?

• A)It is the spreading of a CR to stimuli that are only similar to the CS.
• B)It is the application of an undesirable or aversive stimulus in response to an inappropriate behavior.
• C)It is a weakening of the association between the CS and the UCS.
• D)It is the disappearance of a desired response when reinforcements are withdrawn.

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Definitions:

Tyranny

Absolute power that is often wielded unjustly or cruelly.

Perfection Syndrome

The psychological pattern of striving for flawlessness and setting excessively high-performance standards, accompanied by overly critical self-evaluations and concerns regarding others' evaluations.

Detached

Emotional state of being disengaged or disconnected from others, often as a protective or defensive mechanism.

Superiority

The belief or condition of being superior to others; in psychology, Adler used it to describe a motivating force behind human behavior.