A Child Has Learned to Avoid a Furry, Black Cat

question 284

Multiple Choice

A child has learned to avoid a furry, black cat of her neighbor's. However, she still plays with her grandmother's short-haired gray tabby cat. Her response demonstrates

• A)negative transfer.
• B)extinction.
• C)stimulus discrimination.
• D)successive approximation.

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Definitions:

Mere-Exposure Effect

A psychological phenomenon where people tend to develop a preference for things merely because they are familiar with them.

Reciprocal Liking

The phenomenon where people tend to like others who like them back.

Proximity

The physical closeness or distance between people or objects, often influencing relationships and interactions.

Physical Availability

The degree to which a product or service can be obtained by the consumer, often relating to its distribution, placement, and stock levels in the marketplace.