In an Example Reported in Your Text, a Man Was

question 138

Multiple Choice

In an example reported in your text, a man was trapped behind a refrigerator and nearly suffocated. Subsequently, he has a phobia of tight, enclosed spaces and is afraid to ride on small, crowded elevators. However, he has no fear of large, uncrowded elevator rides. The man's fear of small elevators is an example of ______, and his lack of fear toward large elevators is an example of _______.

• A)reconditioning; extinction
• B)stimulus generalization; extinction
• C)stimulus generalization; stimulus discrimination
• D)stimulus discrimination; extinction
• E)stimulus discrimination; stimulus generalization

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Definitions:

Fixed-Interval Reinforcement

A schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.

Respondent Behavior

A type of behavior that occurs as an automatic response to a certain stimulus, often associated with classical conditioning.

Emotionally Disturbed

A term referring to individuals who experience significant psychological or emotional difficulties that may affect their learning and behavior.

Exceptionally Intelligent

Refers to individuals who demonstrate significantly higher cognitive abilities or intelligence compared to the average population.