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In her 1924 article, "A laboratory study of fear: The case of Peter," Mary Cover Jones reported the successful treatment of a three-year-old boy with a "home-grown" phobia of rabbits. Name the method that was used by Mary Cover Jones. Describe the principles of her technique. What steps needed to be taken to ensure that the fear of rabbits wouldn't be generalized to pleasant stimuli? What is the variation of her procedure that has been used to treat phobias in adults?


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Diathesis-Stress Model

A psychological theory that explains behavior as both a result of genetic and biological predispositions and life stressors.

Asthmatic Reactions

An adverse response in individuals with asthma, such as wheezing or shortness of breath, triggered by various factors including allergens and exercise.

Genetic Vulnerability

An inherited predisposition or higher likelihood of developing certain diseases or disorders due to specific genetic factors.

Asthma

A chronic respiratory condition characterized by airway inflammation, leading to wheezing, shortness of breath, and coughing.

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