Wyatt Is Afraid of Spiders

question 237

Multiple Choice

Wyatt is afraid of spiders. He won't even watch a nature show on TV about them. When he sees a picture of a spider, he has a panic attack, but when he avoids looking at the image, his panic goes away. Wyatt's avoidance of spiders is being __________.

• A) extinguished, because he feels anxious after doing so
• B) recovered spontaneously, because he will never get better
• C) positively reinforced, because he is rewarded by his anxiety going down
• D) negatively reinforced, because he is rewarded by his anxiety going down

Understand the characteristics and diagnostic criteria of various psychological disorders.

Recognize the biological, psychological, and social factors involved in the development of psychological disorders.

Identify the treatment and assessment methods for psychological disorders.

Differentiate among various personality and anxiety disorders.

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Definitions:

Cash Sales

Cash sales refer to transactions where payment is made in full using cash or cash equivalents at the time of purchase.

Cash Discount Amount

A reduction in the price of an item or service that is offered by the seller as an incentive for early payment by the buyer.

Cash Discount

A discount given for a cash purchase.

Cost Of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributed to the production of goods sold by a company, including materials and labor.