Joan Has Had Some Nausea, Noticed a Change in Her

question 56

Multiple Choice

Joan has had some nausea, noticed a change in her breasts, and feels very tired. Joan should probably:

• A) visit the doctor since she may have the flu.
• B) take medication to alleviate her discomfort.
• C) take a pregnancy test.
• D) expect a fever to emerge.

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Definitions:

Stimulus Substitution

A theory in classical conditioning suggesting that the conditioned stimulus acts as a substitute for the unconditioned stimulus, eliciting the same response.

Classical Conditioning

An educational mechanism where the consistent pairing of two stimuli occurs; the response which initially is drawn by the second stimulus, in time, is drawn by the first stimulus alone.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after being repeatedly associated with an unconditioned stimulus, evokes a conditioned response.

Conditioned Fear

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with a frightful event or situation.