Fred Is Afraid of Spiders

question 207

Multiple Choice

Fred is afraid of spiders. He won't even watch a nature show on TV about them. When he sees a picture of a spider, he has a panic attack, but when he avoids looking at the image, his panic goes away. Fred's avoidance of spiders is being __________

• A) extinguished, because he feels anxious after doing so.
• B) recovered spontaneously, because he will never get better.
• C) positively reinforced, because he is rewarded by his anxiety going down.
• D) negatively reinforced, because he is rewarded by his anxiety going down.

Understand the concept of intimacy in interpersonal communication.

Recognize how complementary traits can foster relationships.

Identify and explain the fundamental attribution error.

Understand self-serving bias and its impact on personal perception.

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Definitions:

Technological Change

The innovation or adoption of new or improved technologies, which can enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality of life.

Low Unemployment

A situation where a very small percentage of the labor force is not engaged in gainful employment, indicating a healthy economy.

Protective Tariffs

Duties charged on imports to defend local sectors from international rivals by elevating the prices of goods from abroad.

Manufactured Goods

Products that have been processed or transformed from raw materials into finished items through the use of machinery or human effort.