Milo Has Such a Fear of Flying Insects That He

question 109

Multiple Choice

Milo has such a fear of flying insects that he refuses to go outdoors in the summer.When asked to explain Milo's phobia,what would a behavioural psychologist most likely say?

• A)Milo is being reinforced for not going outdoors by a reduction in anxiety.
• B)Milo believes that flying insects are symbolic of freedom from dependency.
• C)Milo has a neurological disorder that is causing his symptoms.
• D)Milo has a misperception that flying insects are dangerous.

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Definitions:

Denial

A defense mechanism in which confrontation with a personal problem or with reality is avoided by denying the existence of the problem or reality.

Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)

A projective test consisting of drawings of ambiguous human situations, which the test taker describes; thought to reveal inner feelings, conflicts, and motives, which are projected onto the test materials.

Diagnostic Tool

An instrument or technique used to identify the nature or cause of a condition, disorder, or disease.

Empirical Testing

The method of using observation and experiment to test hypotheses and theories, often employed in the scientific method.