A Child Is Bitten by a Snake

question 27

Multiple Choice

A child is bitten by a snake. Whenever he sees a snake, he gets scared. Now, whenever he hears the word "snake," he gets scared. The last situation is called

• A)higher-order conditioning.
• B)reverse conditioning.
• C)punishment.
• D)partial reinforcement.

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Definitions:

Edema

Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues.

Skin Discolored

A change in skin color that can result from a wide range of conditions, from bruising to underlying health issues.

Cool to the Touch

A description of an object’s or body’s surface feeling cold upon contact, often indicating a lower temperature than the surrounding environment.

Reddish Streak

A linear mark on the skin, often signifying inflammation, infection, or the presence of underlying conditions like blood clotting disorders.