Ursula's Cat Nearly Trips Her Up Every Time She Uses

question 28

Multiple Choice

Ursula's cat nearly trips her up every time she uses her can opener.Yes,she mainly uses the can opener for the cat's favourite food,but she occasionally uses it for other purposes.And each time the cat is in her feet,and Ursula is at risk of falling.She decides to repeatedly use the can opener on various cans without giving the cat any food.What is this procedure called?

• A) spontaneous recovery
• B) stimulus generalization
• C) higher-order conditioning
• D) extinction

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Definitions:

Cortisol

A type of glucocorticoid that provides a natural defense against inflammation and regulates carbohydrate metabolism.

Norepinephrine

One of two major neurotransmitters of the autonomic nervous system.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for rapid action in response to stress or danger, triggering the "fight or flight" response.

Stressful Situations

Circumstances or events that place a psychological or physical demand on an individual, often triggering stress responses.