Which Child Is More Likely to Show Behavior Problems Following

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which child is more likely to show behavior problems following divorce?

• A) Brian, a boy whose parents divorced during infancy
• B) Andrew, a boy whose parents divorced during elementary school
• C) Rachel, a girl whose parents divorced during high school
• D) Olivia, a girl whose parents divorced during early childhood

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally triggers a reflexive response without the need for prior learning.

Conditioned Response

A learned reaction to a stimulus that was previously neutral but has become conditioned through association.

Conditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that initially has no effect but, after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually induces a conditioned response.

Classical Conditioning

An educational process that happens when a stimulus in the environment is associated with a stimulus that occurs naturally.