A Thanatologist Studies

question 58

Multiple Choice

A thanatologist studies

• A) eating disorders.
• B) aging and senility.
• C) people's ability to cope with stress.
• D) death and dying.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus (CS)

A neutral stimulus that, once paired with an unconditioned stimulus, triggers a conditioned response.

Blocking Effect

A phenomenon in which a previously learned association prevents the acquisition of a new association involving the same stimulus.

Conditional Response

A conditioned reaction to a once neutral stimulus that has become associated with an unconditioned stimulus through repeated pairing.

Anticipatory Response

A reaction that occurs in anticipation of an upcoming event or stimulus, often based on previous experiences or expectations.