Following His Experience in the Military, Hans Developed a Classically

question 57

Multiple Choice

Following his experience in the military, Hans developed a classically conditioned fear response to radio static. After he left the military, the response extinguished. However, after not hearing radio static for several months, Hans again shows the conditioned fear response. Hans's experience is best described by

• A)stimulus generalization.
• B)stimulus discrimination.
• C)reconditioning.
• D)spontaneous recovery.
• E)shaping.

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Definitions:

Biological

Related to the study of living organisms and their vital processes, often emphasizing genetic and physiological attributes.

Environment

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

Heredity

The passing of traits from parents to their offspring, either through asexual or sexual reproduction.

Nurture

The influence of external factors after conception, such as environmental and educational experiences, on personal development.