While Many Fears Are Learned,some Are More Easily Learned,or More

question 88

Multiple Choice

While many fears are learned,some are more easily learned,or more prepared to be learned than others.The most likely fear-prepared stimulus below would be

• A) rocks.
• B) guns.
• C) spiders.
• D) electrical outlets.

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Definitions:

Western Individualism

A cultural value commonly found in Western societies that emphasizes individual freedom, self-expression, and personal independence over collective goals.

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

A psychological disorder characterized by severe and recurrent temper outbursts that are disproportionate to the situation and developmentally inappropriate.

State-dependent Memory

The phenomenon whereby information learned in a particular state of mind or environment is more easily recalled when in the same state.

Pessimistic Explanatory Style

A tendency to explain negative events as permanent, personal, and pervasive, which is linked to higher risk of depression.