Classical Conditioning Could Easily Account for How a Young Child

question 102

Multiple Choice

Classical conditioning could easily account for how a young child might learn to

• A) become potty-trained.
• B) feed himself.
• C) pick up his toys.
• D) fear the dentist.

Explore the influence of digital and social media on suicidal behavior.

Understand the principles and advantages of the scientific method in psychology.

Define and differentiate between key research variables in experimental design.

Recognize the importance of controlling for extraneous variables in research studies.

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Definitions:

Unconditional Positive Regard

A concept in client-centered therapy suggesting therapists should offer their clients acceptance and support regardless of what the client says or does.

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique in which a patient says whatever comes to mind without censorship as a way of uncovering unconscious thoughts and feelings.

Behavior Therapy

Therapeutic orientation that employs principles of learning to help clients change undesirable behaviors.

Psychoanalysis

Therapeutic orientation developed by Sigmund Freud that employs free association, dream analysis, and transference to uncover repressed feelings.