When People Experience High Levels of FEAR or ANXIETY, It

question 7

Multiple Choice

When people experience high levels of FEAR or ANXIETY, it becomes more difficult for them to

• A) Flee.
• B) Fight.
• C) Freeze.
• D) Resolve conflicts in a rational manner.
• E) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Fixed-Interval Reinforcement

A schedule in operant conditioning where rewards are provided after a specified time period has elapsed, regardless of the behavior exhibited.

Variable-Interval Reinforcement

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, which increases the consistency of the response.

Variable-Ratio Reinforcement

A reinforcement strategy in operant conditioning where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.

Fixed-Ratio Reinforcement

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, often resulting in a high and steady rate of response.