Which of the Following Is the Best Example of Extinction

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of extinction?

• A) After repeated presentations of the sound of a bell, a dog ceases to turn his head toward it.
• B) A rat stops pressing a bar when food is no longer presented after a lever press.
• C) Over a period of time, a man requires larger doses of drug Z to obtain the same effect.
• D) As a result of brain damage, a woman enters a coma.

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Definitions:

Exposure

The act of experiencing or being subjected to something, which can refer to environmental conditions, substances, or even ideas and techniques in therapy.

Visual Chunking

A process by which individual pieces of information are grouped together into a larger whole to improve memory and information recall.

Word Association

A psychological process where words elicit related thoughts, feelings, or other words based on an individual's experiences and knowledge.

Alligator-apple

A tropical fruit from the Annona glabra tree, known for its apple-like appearance and flavor, often found in wetland areas.