While Playing in the Backyard One Day,the Neighbor's Dog Wandered

question 73

Essay

While playing in the backyard one day,the neighbor's dog wandered over.Your playmate,who has a tremendous fear of dogs,let out a bloodcurdling scream,yanked you cruelly by the arm,and dragged you into the house.You no longer want to go outside to play because you are afraid of the "neighbor's dog." In this example,discuss the conditioning process that has taken place and identify each of the elements in the process.

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Definitions:

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Freud

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