Carly Used to Get Very Anxious in the Waiting Room

question 152

Multiple Choice

Carly used to get very anxious in the waiting room at her doctor's office because it was associated with the pain of having blood drawn.Recently,Carly's doctor retired,and a new doctor took over his office.Carly's new doctor uses a technique that is virtually painless,and the sight of the waiting room is no longer associated with pain.Consequently,Carly finds her anxiety in the waiting room has disappeared.Which classical conditioning process does this illustrate

• A) avoidance 
• B) spontaneous recovery 
• C) extinction 
• D) higher-order conditioning

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Definitions:

Perfectionism

A trait characterized by striving for flawlessness and setting excessively high performance standards, accompanied by overly critical self-evaluations and concerns regarding others' evaluations.

Compensation

A strategy where individuals attempt to offset perceived deficiencies by emphasizing strengths or successes in other areas.

First-Born

The eldest child in a family, often subject to specific psychological and social dynamics and expectations.

Only Child

An individual who has no siblings, and as a result, may have unique developmental and social experiences compared to those with siblings.