In the Introduction to Chapter 6 in Your Textbook,Larry's Story

question 19

Multiple Choice

In the introduction to Chapter 6 in your textbook,Larry's story about how he developed a fear of rats was told.It seems that Larry learned to fear rats when he was a child as he observed his mother's extreme,irrational fear response upon seeing a rat.Larry developed his fear of rats through

• A) classical conditioning.
• B) vicarious classical conditioning.
• C) operant conditioning.
• D) insight learning.

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Definitions:

Group Polarization

The phenomenon where discussions within a group lead to an exaggeration of the group's initial leanings, potentially resulting in more extreme positions.

Distress

A negative emotional state that arises when an individual perceives a situation as threatening or beyond their coping capabilities, often leading to discomfort or pain.

External Attributions

The process of attributing the cause of a person's behavior to external factors, circumstances, or the environment.

Diffusion of Responsibility

A psychological phenomenon where individuals in a group are less likely to take action or feel a sense of responsibility due to the presence of others.