Kaylee Refuses to Change in the Locker Room During Gym

question 150

Multiple Choice

Kaylee refuses to change in the locker room during gym class. She is afraid that someone will see her body, make fun of it, and embarrass her. As a result, Kaylee skips gym class to avoid the situation. Based on this information, it is possible that Kaylee has ________.

• A) a specific phobia
• B) social anxiety disorder
• C) schizophrenia
• D) a mood disorder

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Definitions:

Memory

The cognitive ability to remember and recall previous experiences, events, facts, and impressions.

Negative Reinforcement

A psychological concept where the removal of an unfavorable event or outcome after the display of a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Thorndike's Law Of Effect

A psychological principle stating that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences are more likely to be repeated, while those followed by unpleasant consequences are less likely to be repeated.

Skinner's Theory

A theory developed by B.F. Skinner that emphasizes operant conditioning, where behavior is shaped and maintained by its consequences, including reinforcements and punishments.