Cody Developed a Severe Fear of Flying When He Was

question 81

Multiple Choice

Cody developed a severe fear of flying when he was piloting a small plane through some severe turbulence.He has been seeing a therapist,and it appears that his fear response has been successfully extinguished.The therapist used a flight simulator to help Cody practise his piloting skills in a safe setting.However,the first time Cody stepped back into a real plane,his fear returned.What phenomenon does this illustrate

• A) negative reinforcement 
• B) stimulus generalization 
• C) renewal effect 
• D) higher-order conditioning

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Definitions:

Reasonably Stable Patterns

Regular or consistent behaviors, thoughts, or emotions that remain relatively unchanged over time.

Personality

The combination of emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral response patterns of an individual that is distinct from one another.

Emotions

Complex psychological states that involve physiological arousal, expressive behaviors, and conscious experience.

Psychodynamic Theories

Theories that emphasize the influence of the unconscious mind and childhood experiences on personality and behavior.