Dante Was Sitting on a Rock to Rest During a Hike.Suddenly

question 140

Multiple Choice

Dante was sitting on a rock to rest during a hike.Suddenly he felt immense pain and looked down to see a snake had bitten him in the leg.He is now terrified of anything that even resembles a snake.Dante has developed a(n) :

• A) identification ability with regard to snakes
• B) phobia of snakes
• C) distrust of snakes
• D) disinterest for snakes

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Definitions:

Psychological Reactance Theory

A motivational theory proposing that when people feel their freedom to choose is being limited, they are motivated to regain that freedom.

Regulatory Fit

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Increased Awareness

A heightened state of knowledge, consciousness, or understanding about a particular issue, phenomenon, or aspect of one's environment or self.

Mortality

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