Asked by Grace Melson on Apr 28, 2024
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At one time Jimmy was scared of dogs because he was bitten by one.With subsequent repeated exposure to tame dogs in safe settings,however,his fear of dogs has gradually faded.Jimmy's diminishing fear of dogs best illustrates
A) operant behavior.
B) spontaneous recovery.
C) extinction.
D) acquisition.
Fear Of Dogs
An intense and persistent fear of dogs, often classified as a specific phobia affecting some individuals.
Operant Behavior
Behavior that is controlled or modified by its consequences, including rewards and punishments.
Spontaneous Recovery
The reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a period of no exposure to the conditioned stimulus.
- Clarify the mechanisms of acquisition, extinction, spontaneous recovery, and generalization within the framework of classical conditioning.
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Learning Objectives
- Clarify the mechanisms of acquisition, extinction, spontaneous recovery, and generalization within the framework of classical conditioning.
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