Ashley learned to fear clowns after being startled at the age of three by the sudden appearance of a particularly loud and colorful clown. Later, she began to fear anyone in a costume and mask. This would be an example of ____

a. ?operant conditioning
b. ?stimulus generalization
c. ?stimulus discrimination
d. ?counterconditioning

ANSWER:
b

Psychology

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After we have decided that a certain event is a stressor, we must decide how we will deal with it and what resources are available for coping with the stressor. This process is called __________

a) primary appraisal. b) secondary appraisal. c) tertiary appraisal. d) distress-eustress dichotomy.

Psychology

Christina falls in love quickly and spends all of her time with her new boyfriend, Russell. From time to time, the relationship hits a rough patch and she thinks it is the end of the world. She is distraught when the relationship ends

It is likely that she has developed __________ attachment. a. insecure b. secure c. avoidant d. anxious

Psychology