Explain Seligman's Ideas on Preparedness, and Evaluate the Challenges They

question 87

Essay

Explain Seligman's ideas on preparedness, and evaluate the challenges they pose to the
assumption that there is generality of learning laws.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any need for learning.

Unconditional Positive Regard

A concept in psychology emphasizing the acceptance and support of a person regardless of what the person says or does, especially in the context of client-centered therapy.

Client-Centered Therapy

A form of psychotherapy developed by Carl Rogers that emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and the client's capacity for self-directed growth.