Nic Is Terrified of Going to the Dentist Office Because

question 64

Multiple Choice

Nic is terrified of going to the dentist office because of the discomfort and pain he has experienced before. The last time Nic had a tooth pulled, his eyes were locked onto his dentist's white coat. Now when Nic sees someone in a white coat, he becomes afraid because the white coat predicts the experience of pain. This example demonstrates

• A)insight learning.
• B)shaping.
• C)stimulus generalization.
• D)spontaneous discrimination.

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Definitions:

Schachter And Singer Theory

A psychological theory stating that emotions are determined by physiological arousal and the cognitive labeling of that arousal based on environmental cues.

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion suggesting that physiological arousal precedes the experience of emotion; we feel sad because we cry, angry because we strike, afraid because we tremble.

Basic Emotions

Fundamental emotions that are universally recognised and experienced by all humans regardless of culture, including happiness, sadness, fear, disgust, anger, and surprise.

Facial Expression

The visual communication of emotion, intention, or social information through movements or positions of the muscles beneath the skin of the face.