Researchers Have Found That One of the Most Important Determinants

question 45

Multiple Choice

Researchers have found that one of the most important determinants of the psychological impact of aversive events is

• A) predictability.
• B) controllability.
• C) intensity.
• D) immediacy.

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Definitions:

Theoretical Problem

An issue or question that arises within the context of a theoretical framework, often requiring conceptual analysis or abstraction.

Watson's Analysis

Refers to the approach and findings from psychological studies by John B. Watson, particularly his work on behaviorism and the theory that human and animal behavior can be understood in terms of conditioning.

Phobia Learning

The process by which an irrational fear is acquired, often through classical conditioning or a traumatic experience.

Classical Conditioning

An acquisition of knowledge through the consistent coupling of two stimuli, wherein a response originally induced by the second stimulus is ultimately induced by the first stimulus on its own.