Because Susie Was Scratched by Her Neighbor's Furry Black Cat

question 118

Multiple Choice

Because Susie was scratched by her neighbor's furry black cat, she developed a phobia for the cat as well as becoming fearful of any black, furry object, including her mother's black fake fur hat.Susie's fear of her mother's hat and any other furry black object demonstrates

• A)spontaneous recovery.
• B)negative transfer.
• C)stimulus generalization.
• D)operant conditioning.

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Acid Base

Refers to the mechanisms the body uses to maintain its normal acidic (pH less than 7) or basic (pH greater than 7) environment.

Boric Acid

A weak, water-soluble acid used as an antiseptic, insecticide, and flame retardant, among other applications.

Weak Eyewash

Insufficient or ineffective rationalizations or excuses; colloquially, a weak attempt to explain away a problem.

Acid Base

Related to the concepts of acidity and alkalinity, crucial in chemistry, biology, and medicine for maintaining proper pH balance in substances and living organisms.