Whenever Five-Year-Old Claire Goes to the Dentist, She Becomes Anxious

question 317

Multiple Choice

Whenever five-year-old Claire goes to the dentist, she becomes anxious and cries. Since she was not afraid of the dentist on her first visit, her fear is a learned behavior. The US in this case was probably _________________.

• A) the dentist's beard
• B) sweet toothpaste
• C) painful teeth cleaning
• D) small prizes given after the exam

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