Briefly Define Both Generalization and Discrimination as Understood by Behavior

question 38

Essay

Briefly define both generalization and discrimination as understood by behavior therapists. Also, explain how each could alter the development of a phobia related to a traumatic incident in an elevator.

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Definitions:

Elderly Parents

Older individuals who have children, often requiring care or support due to age-related conditions.

In-Laws

Relatives by marriage, such as a spouse's parents, siblings, and their spouses.

Ethnic Minority Groups

Communities identified by cultural, national, or racial characteristics that are smaller in number within a larger societal context.

European American Women

Refers to women of European descent living in America, focusing on their specific cultural, social, and historical experiences.