After a Conditioned Response Is Extinguished, an Animal Is Given

question 52

Multiple Choice

After a conditioned response is extinguished, an animal is given 24 hours of rest. What will the animal do if, the next day, it is presented with the CS?

• A) It will not respond to the original CS.
• B) It will resume responding to the original CS.
• C) It will appear to be confused and frustrated, alternating between responding and not responding to the original CS.
• D) It will respond first to the original CS, and, if no US is presented, it will respond indiscriminately to any and all stimuli presented.

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic Therapist

A therapist who applies psychodynamic theories, focusing on unconscious processes as they are manifested in a person's present behavior.

Unconscious Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies employed by the unconscious mind to protect an individual from anxiety and unacceptable thoughts and feelings.

Dependence

A situation where an individual relies on a substance, activity, or another person for normal functioning or well-being, often leading to a compulsive or needy behavior pattern.

Psychodynamic Therapy

A therapeutic approach designed to explore the psychological forces underlying an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.