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:

Self-actualizers

Individuals who have realized their potentialities and seek personal growth, fulfilling their highest capacities.

Maslow

A rephrased definition for Maslow's Theory: Abraham Maslow's hierarchical framework that outlines a sequence of human needs from basic physiological needs to complex psychological growth needs culminating in self-actualization.

Intolerance

An unwillingness to accept views, beliefs, or behaviors that differ from one's own.

Self-actualization

The actualization or achievement of one's capabilities and possibilities, seen as an inherent motivation or necessity in all individuals.