Thomas Is Extremely Afraid of Spiders

question 24

Multiple Choice

Thomas is extremely afraid of spiders.What conditioning technique might a psychologist use to help him overcome his fear?

• A) counterconditioning
• B) operant conditioning
• C) discrimination
• D) observational learning

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Definitions:

Comparative Inference

The process of deducing conclusions by comparing different sets of data or information.

Testability

The capability of a hypothesis or theory to be tested, confirmed, or refuted through experimentation or observation.

Comparative Reasoning

The process of evaluating the similarities and differences between two or more entities to draw a conclusion or make a decision.

Comparative Inference

The process of drawing conclusions based on the comparison of different data sets, cases, or instances.