Developing a Fear of Sharks After Watching a Movie That

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True/False

Developing a fear of sharks after watching a movie that depicts "man-eating sharks" would likely take place through vicarious classical conditioning.

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Definitions:

American Culture

The set of customs, traditions, and values shared by the people of the United States, shaped by its history, geography, and diversity.

Positivist Theories

Frameworks in social sciences that posit knowledge should be based on natural phenomena and their properties and relations as verified by empirical evidence.

Constructionist Theories

Philosophical and sociological theories suggesting that social phenomena are constructed through social interactions and cultural norms.

Reintegrative Shaming

A criminal justice theory that focuses on the reintegration of offenders into society by expressing disapproval for the criminal act while still respecting the individual.