The Idea That Arousal Created by One Stimulus Can Intensify

question 71

Multiple Choice

The idea that arousal created by one stimulus can intensify an individual's emotional response to another stimulus is called

• A) social learning theory.
• B) the negative affect escape model.
• C) excitation transfer.
• D) aggression cultivation.

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Definitions:

New Attachment Figure

An individual who becomes a significant point of emotional reference for a child or adult, forming a new bond of attachment.

Proximity to Mother

The physical or emotional closeness between a child and their mother, which can affect the child's sense of security and attachment.

Learning Experiences

Activities or events that result in gaining new knowledge, skills, attitudes, or preferences.

Drive Reduction Theory

A theory in psychology that explains motivation as being rooted in the desire to reduce internal tensions caused by unmet biological needs.