After Several Pairings of a Beeping Sound with an Electric

question 30

Multiple Choice

After several pairings of a beeping sound with an electric shock, a person reacts to the beeping sound by flinching, increased heart rate, and other signs of fear. How could someone extinguish this response?

• A) Punish the person for any sign of fear.
• B) Wait a long time without either the sound or the shocks.
• C) Present the shocks after some other sound.
• D) Present the beeping sound alone, repeatedly.

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