The Fraternal Birth-Order Effect Refers to a Factor Associated with

question 42

Multiple Choice

The fraternal birth-order effect refers to a factor associated with

• A) pedophilia.
• B) sexual dysfunction.
• C) erectile disorder.
• D) sexual orientation.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus (US)

A stimulus that produces a response without prior learning.

Contiguity

In learning theory, refers to the proximity in time or space between two events, which can influence the association formed between them.

Contingency

A future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty, often requiring planning for multiple outcomes.

Extinction

the process through which a conditioned response is diminished or eliminated, often due to the conditioned stimulus being presented without the unconditioned stimulus.