When a Person Learns to Associate a Particular Stimulus with Something

question 12

Multiple Choice

When a person learns to associate a particular stimulus with something that makes the person afraid, the person may develop a phobia through:

• A)instrumental conditioning
• B)modeling
• C)retroactive interference
• D)classical conditioning

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Definitions:

Diagnostic

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A condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that cause significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.

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Behaviors or thought patterns that are counterproductive to an individual's wellbeing or adaptation to their environment.

Stresses

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