Because of the Discomfort and Embarrassment Associated with His Childhood

question 22

Multiple Choice

Because of the discomfort and embarrassment associated with his childhood bed-wetting,Andrew becomes nervous whenever he senses an urge to urinate.If genital arousal subsequently makes Andrew unusually anxious,this would best illustrate

• A) observational learning.
• B) generalization.
• C) spontaneous recovery.
• D) an unconditioned response.

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Definitions:

Adaptive Mechanisms

Psychological strategies used by individuals to adjust to their environment and mitigate stress.

Family Structures

The various forms and configurations of family units in society, including nuclear families, extended families, and other arrangements.

Infant Mortality Rates

The statistical measure of the number of deaths of infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births.

Unemployment

The state of being without a job despite being willing and able to work.