Which of the Following Best Demonstrates How Observational Learning May

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best demonstrates how observational learning may account for the creation of an anxiety disorder?

• A)A phobic's fear of dogs is maintained because he avoids dogs.
• B)A person with panic disorder misinterprets her increased heart rate as a signal that she is about to have a heart attack.
• C)A person with a genetic predisposition develops a phobia of natural weather phenomenon after seeing graphic pictures of people traumatized by a tornado.
• D)A person has a bad fall from a tree as a child and learns to associate the fear evoked from this incident with all heights.

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Definitions:

Arterial Plaque

Deposits of fatty substances, cholesterol, and other materials on the inner walls of arteries, which can lead to cardiovascular diseases.

Stress Hormones

Hormones like cortisol and adrenaline that are released in response to stress, affecting the body's metabolism, immune system, and other functions.

Permanent Predisposition

A long-lasting tendency or inclination to a particular condition or quality, often related to genetic or hereditary factors.

Diathesis-Stress Model

A psychological theory that explains behavior as both a result of biological and genetic factors ("diathesis") and life experiences ("stress").