The Most Important Factor Contributing to the Extinction of an Avoidance

question 53

Multiple Choice

The most important factor contributing to the extinction of an avoidance response in a flooding procedure is

• A)the number of response prevention trials.
• B)the time spent exposed to the CS during response prevention trials.
• C)the time spent engaging in the UR during response prevention trials.
• D)the time spent exposed to the US during response prevention trials.

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Definitions:

Categorical Imperative

A foundational concept in Kantian moral philosophy asserting that one must act according to maxims that can be universally applied as a law for everyone.

Golden Rule

A moral maxim that encourages treating others as one would like to be treated, found in many religions and ethical systems.

Deontology

A normative ethical theory that emphasizes duties and rules, holding that actions are morally obligatory, permissible, or forbidden primarily in virtue of their adherence to objective moral norms.

Deontology

An ethical theory that suggests actions should be judged based on whether they adhere to a set of rules or duties, regardless of the consequences.