Which of the Following Is an Example of Nonassociative Learning

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of nonassociative learning?

• A) Andrea recently learned how to drive a car. At first she found merging into highway traffic stressful, but now can do it with ease.
• B) As a child, Maxwell had a frightening experience with his neighbor's large dog. He now fears all large dogs.
• C) Hoping to understand more about her parent's culture, Parvati carefully watches as her grandmother prepares a traditional South Indian meal.
• D) Gabriel tells his 4-year-old daughter each night: "No dessert until you eat your dinner without complaining." To get the dessert, his daughter obeys.

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