Darren Is on the Way to His University to Write

question 70

Multiple Choice

Darren is on the way to his university to write an exam. He is disturbed by thoughts of failing because he is not prepared for the exam. However, he pushes away thoughts of failing and focuses on studying. In this scenario, Darren is using _____. 

• A)repression  
• B)suppression  
• C)free association  
• D)systematic desensitization

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Definitions:

Conditioned

Having learned a response or behavior through the process of conditioning, often in relation to a specific stimulus.

Delayed Conditioning

A classical conditioning procedure in which the conditioned stimulus is initiated before the unconditioned stimulus and both stimuli end at the same time.

Temporal Conditioning

is a type of classical conditioning where a stimulus is presented at regular intervals, leading to an anticipatory response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

An event or circumstance that automatically triggers a naturally occurring response without any prior learning.