Imagine That You Flinch After Seeing Lightning Because in Previous

question 142

Multiple Choice

Imagine that you flinch after seeing lightning because in previous instances the lightning is followed by thunder, which scared you. In this scenario, lightning can be interpreted as being a(n) ________.

• A) unconditioned stimulus
• B) unconditioned response
• C) conditioned stimulus
• D) conditioned response

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Definitions:

Personality Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience, shown across many contexts and deviating from cultural norms.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously replaces unacceptable inner feelings with their opposite.

Overconfident

Overconfident describes an overestimation of one's abilities, knowledge, or success likelihood, which can impair judgment and decision-making.

Unconscious Insecurity

A feeling of lack of confidence or certainty that is not readily apparent or directly accessible to the conscious mind.