A Procedure Called Desensitization Utilizes the Learning Principle of ________

question 6

Multiple Choice

A procedure called desensitization utilizes the learning principle of ________ to help people overcome a phobia.

• A) extinction
• B) discrimination
• C) generalization
• D) higher-order conditioning
• E) conditioned emotional responses

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Definitions:

Neurons

Nerve cells that are the basic building block of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting information through electrical and chemical signals.

Central Nervous System

The major component of the nervous system, consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out neural signals.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in instinct and mood control, governing emotional responses.

Pleasure

A feeling of happiness or satisfaction derived from a particular activity or experience.