Marcia and John Were Married for Eleven Years Before John

question 90

Multiple Choice

Marcia and John were married for eleven years before John passed away.Following his death,Marcia left her home and city because everything reminded her of John.Many years later,Marcia happened to meet a man,her new colleague,who smelled of the cologne that John always wore.Even after so many years,Marcia was drawn to this man because he reminded her of John.In this scenario,Marcia's reawakened feelings are an example of _____ in classical conditioning.

• A)extinction
• B)spontaneous recovery
• C)reinforcement
• D)instinctive drift

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Definitions:

Withdrawal

The act of removing oneself from participation in an activity, situation, or group, often as a strategy to cope with stress or disagreement.

Sexual Attitudes

People's beliefs, feelings, and behaviors related to sexuality, which can vary widely between cultures and individuals.

Embarrassed

A feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness experienced in a socially uncomfortable situation.

Downward Social Comparison

The process of comparing oneself with others who are perceived to be in a worse situation, often to make oneself feel better.