The Nun Study, in Which Researchers Followed Up with a Group

question 93

Multiple Choice

The Nun Study, in which researchers followed up with a group of nuns repeatedly over the course of 20 years, is an example of what type of research?

• A) longitudinal
• B) sequential
• C) cross-sectional
• D) unethical

Comprehend the role of amygdala structures in fear conditioning and how it relates to conditioned emotional responses.

Discuss counterconditioning and systematic desensitization as methods for modifying conditioned responses.

Identify factors affecting the strength and development of conditioned responses, including stimulus intensity and conditioning procedures.

Explain the process of extinction and spontaneous recovery in the context of conditioned responses.

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