Two-Year-Old Philip Was Recently Clawed by the Neighbor's Cat

question 341

Multiple Choice

Two-year-old Philip was recently clawed by the neighbor's cat. Philip's newly developed tendency to fear all small animals demonstrates the process of

• A) generalization.
• B) shaping.
• C) spontaneous recovery.
• D) secondary reinforcement.

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Definitions:

Linguistic Comprehension

The ability to understand spoken or written language.

Fluency

The ability to express oneself easily and articulately, especially in speaking or writing.

Symbols

Objects, figures, or markings used to represent ideas, concepts, or actions.

Language

The systematic, meaningful arrangement of symbols, which provides the basis for communication.