__________ are persistent, irrational, narrowly defined fears that are associated with specific objects or situations

In 2010, an advertising agency stopped paying bonuses to executives who attracted new clients. In 2011, the agency signed no new clients. This example illustrates:

a) habituation b) stimulus discrimination c) extinction d) adaptation

Which of the following IS a benefit of the case study method?

A) It allows for the examination of rare disorders or conditions. B) It provides valuable data about the development of mental illness across the lifespan. C) It allows for the evaluation of large groups with rare disorders. D) It allows researchers to draw cause-and-effect conclusion.