When Johnny First Graduated from Law School,he Was Extremely Nervous

question 38

Multiple Choice

When Johnny first graduated from law school,he was extremely nervous during his first trial.When it was over he was quite relieved.He found that as he worked on more and more cases,his initial nervousness disappeared,yet his sense of relief when it was over increased.This is best explained by ______.

• A)habituation
• B)risk avoidance theory
• C)sensitization
• D)opponent process theory

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Definitions:

Survivor Resiliency

The ability of a person to recover, adapt, or thrive after a traumatic or difficult experience.

Severe Stress

A high level of strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.

Punished

The application of a consequence that reduces the likelihood of a behavior being repeated in the future.

Obsession

An unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone.