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Benny, an Unfortunate Family Dog, Has Been Brought Up in an Abusive

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Benny, an unfortunate family dog, has been brought up in an abusive environment; his owners routinely beat him with a broomstick. Now, Benny cries and whimpers anytime he sees a broom. In terms of classical conditioning, what is the broom in this example?


Definitions:

Mere Exposure Effect

A psychological phenomenon where repeated exposure to a stimulus increases an individual's preference for that stimulus.

Just-World Phenomenon

The cognitive bias to believe that the world is inherently fair, leading individuals to justify an unequal treatment or outcomes for others.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor members of one's own group over those from external groups.

Social Identities

Aspects of a person's identity that are derived from their perceived membership in societal groups, such as race, gender, nationality, etc.

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