In the Vocabulary of Scientologists, Engrams Are Defined as

question 19

Multiple Choice

In the vocabulary of Scientologists, engrams are defined as

• A) pleasant memories stored in the mind.
• B) angelic messages sent from heaven.
• C) electromagnetic pulses that cause pain.
• D) traumatic events lodged as images in the subconscious mind.

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Definitions:

Extinction

The process in psychology where a conditioned response decreases or disappears when the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral conditioning principle where the removal of an undesirable or aversive stimulus following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Aversive Stimulus

A stimulus that is unpleasant or painful, leading to avoidance behavior.

Delay

The period between the onset of the conditioned stimulus and the onset of the unconditioned stimulus in the conditioning process.