According to Mineka, There Are Limitations in the Extent to Which

question 94

Short Answer

According to Mineka, there are limitations in the extent to which experimental demonstrations of avoidance are analogous to human phobias. For example, in an experimental demonstration of avoidance that involves a tone and an aversive air blast, the rat will likely require _________ conditioning trial. By comparison, a bee phobia in humans typically requires _________ conditioning trial.

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Definitions:

Basic Anxiety

A theory by Karen Horney that refers to feeling helpless and insecure as a child, which can affect adult personality.

Neurotic Needs

In psychology, these are unhealthy desires or tendencies that individuals develop as a result of anxiety and are attempts to manage this anxiety.

Compulsively

Acting driven by an irresistible urge, often against one's conscious wishes and in a repetitive, ritualistic manner.

Neurotic Trends

Psychological tendencies in an individual that lead to negative patterns of thought and behavior, often resulting from unresolved conflicts and anxieties.