If a Mother Acts in a Discriminatory Way When She

question 366

Multiple Choice

If a mother acts in a discriminatory way when she encounters someone of a different ethnic group,it is likely that her child will similarly learn to discriminate against people from other ethnic groups.This is an example of how prejudice is acquired through ___.

• A) shaping
• B) negative reinforcement
• C) observational learning
• D) latent learning

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A therapy technique used to treat phobias and anxiety by gradually exposing the patient to the feared object or context without any danger, in order to overcome their anxiety.

Exposure

A therapeutic technique used to treat anxiety disorders by gradually and systematically exposing the patient to the feared object or context without any danger.

Live Snake

A reptile that is living, as opposed to being depicted in images or as a specimen; often eliciting strong fear or interest reactions in people.

Deep Brain Stimulation

A neurosurgical procedure involving the implantation of a medical device called a neurostimulator, which sends electrical impulses to specific targets in the brain for the treatment of movement and neuropsychiatric disorders.