A Child Who Is Afraid of the Water Is Tossed

question 176

Multiple Choice

A child who is afraid of the water is tossed into a swimming pool to teach him how to swim. What is this an example of?

• A)programmed learning
• B)shaping
• C)counterconditioning
• D)flooding

Relate hormone levels and gene expression to behaviors in animals.

Recognize the importance of critical periods in animal behavior, such as imprinting.

Differentiate between proximate and ultimate causes of animal behaviors.

Appreciate the role of sensory systems in animal behavior for recognizing conspecifics and making habitat choices.

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Definitions:

Correct Verb

Utilization of a verb that accurately expresses the action or state of being applicable to the subject in a sentence.

Tsunami Waves

Large, powerful ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides, capable of causing widespread destruction when they reach coastlines.

Miles Per Hour

A unit of speed expressing the number of miles traveled in one hour, commonly used in the United States and the UK.

Correct Verb

The appropriate action word used in a sentence that accurately expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.