Classical Conditioning Is Considered to Be So Powerful Because

question 77

Multiple Choice

Classical conditioning is considered to be so powerful because

• A)emotional fears are learned and not subject to extinction.
• B)learned associations are like reflexes, and reflexes are innate.
• C)rewards and punishments control behavior.
• D)acquisition and spontaneous recovery show that learning never dissipates.

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Definitions:

Free Association

A psychoanalytic therapy technique in which a patient verbalizes thoughts as they come to mind, without censorship or filtering, to uncover subconscious feelings or desires.

Behavior Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing undesirable behaviors through conditioning techniques.

Liquid-Sensitive Pad

A pad designed to detect the presence of liquids; often used in medical, caretaking, or technological contexts to signal spills or wetness.

Biomedical Therapy

Treatments for mental disorders that involve physiological interventions, such as medication, to correct or alleviate symptoms.