The Ability of a Stimulus to Encourage Some Responses and Discourage

question 173

Multiple Choice

The ability of a stimulus to encourage some responses and discourage others is known as

• A) spontaneous recovery.
• B) stimulus generalization.
• C) stimulus discrimination.
• D) stimulus control.

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Definitions:

Pharmacological Therapy

The treatment of disease through the administration of drugs, often used in the management of mental health conditions.

Immersion Therapy

A therapeutic technique that involves exposing individuals directly to their fears or traumas in a controlled environment to reduce anxiety or distress.

Major Depressive Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest in activities, and a variety of emotional and physical symptoms.

Depressed

A state characterized by feelings of severe despondency and dejection, often without a clear cause.