Timmerman Challenges the Inference from the Intuition That We Are

question 5

True/False

Timmerman challenges the inference from the intuition that we are obligated to rescue the child in Drowning Child to the truth of Singer's central claim-"If it is in your power to prevent something bad from happening, without sacrificing anything nearly as important, it is wrong not to do so."

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Definitions:

Counterconditioning Techniques

Methods used in behavioral therapy to reduce unwanted behaviors by associating them with positive stimuli.

Mary Cover Jones

An early psychologist known for her work in desensitization and conditioning, often considered the "mother of behavior therapy."

Behavioral Psychologist

A professional in psychology who focuses on understanding and modifying behavior through learning theory and behavior analysis.

Behavior Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that aims to change undesirable behaviors through conditioning techniques.