Which of the Following Is an Example of the Development

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the development of a phobia through observational learning?

• A)After eating a big spaghetti dinner, John gets sick and can no longer stand the smell of spaghetti.
• B)Matilda develops a fear of spiders after years of seeing her mother and older sister react with extreme fear whenever they see a spider.
• C)After being attacked by a man in an elevator, Evelyn developed a phobia of elevators and other small, confined spaces.
• D)Joe was bitten by a dog when he was a child and as a result he now gets nervous whenever he sees any dog.

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Definitions:

Negative Emotions

Feelings that are unpleasant or undesirable, such as sadness, anger, or fear.

On-the-job

Engaged in or pertaining to the performance of tasks, duties, or responsibilities within a work environment. A second explanation emphasizing practical, hands-on experience obtained while working.

Cultures

The shared values, beliefs, norms, and practices that shape the behaviors and traditions of a group of people.

Affective Events Theory

This theory outlines how work-related events trigger emotional reactions, which can, in turn, influence employees' attitudes and behaviors in the workplace.