…………Occurs When a Word Gains Association with a Negative Stimulus

question 10

Multiple Choice

…………occurs when a word gains association with a negative stimulus, to then hold negative connotations.

• A)elevation
• B)shift
• C)deterioration
• D)generalization

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Definitions:

Hegel

A German philosopher known for his dialectical method and the concept of the Absolute Spirit, emphasizing the historical development of consciousness and reality.

Spirit

In Hegel, the all-embracing idea that includes the entire universe and all of humanity. More generally, spirit means enthusiasm (as in “team spirit” or “when the spirit moves me”); in religion, spirit usually refers to an intangible being, such as God or, sometimes, the human soul.

Nirvana

In Buddhism, it refers to an exalted condition where there is an absence of pain, craving, or self-identity, and the individual is liberated from karma's influence and the continual cycle of mortality and rebirth.

Meaning

The significance, definition, or explanation of a word, concept, or symbol, often related to how it is understood in context.