Of the Following Phenomena,which One Best Explains the Spreading of Phobias

question 59

Multiple Choice

Of the following phenomena,which one best explains the spreading of phobias to objects similar to the one to which the phobia was originally acquired?

• A)discrimination
• B)extinction
• C)generalization
• D)spontaneous recovery

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Definitions:

Constructionist

Pertaining to theories that social phenomena and categories are socially constructed through language, communication, and negotiation.

Deviance

Behaviors, actions, or conditions that violate social norms or values, ranging from minor breaches to major violations, often subject to social judgment.

Low-Consensus Deviance

This refers to actions or behaviors that some people or groups in society may consider deviant, but there is significant disagreement or lack of consensus about whether these actions are truly deviant.

U.S. Society

The societal structure and cultural norms prevalent within the United States that are influenced by the country's history, values, and institutions.