When a Person Repeatedly Experiences the Same Stimulus, He or She

question 109

Multiple Choice

When a person repeatedly experiences the same stimulus, he or she typically will tend to respond to it less and less with each repetition. This process is referred to as:

• A) classical conditioning
• B) punishment
• C) operant conditioning
• D) habituation

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Definitions:

Irrational Fear

An exaggerated or unreasonable fear response that does not have a rational basis and is often disproportionate to the actual danger presented.

Phobia

Intense, irrational aversion or dread towards a particular object or situation.

Irrational Fear

An excessive and unreasonable fear response to a specific object, situation, or activity.

Object

In general terms, refers to any tangible or intangible entity; in psychology, it can also refer to a target of attention, thought, or affection.