In the context of Berkowitz' studies of aggression, ‘stimulus pairing’ refers to:

a. a generalized emotional reaction to aggression-related stimuli
b. a specific emotional response to pairs of aggressive stimuli
c. the activation of a series of aggression-related thoughts and feelings by a certain stimulus such as a gun
d. an increase in emotional response due to repeated exposure to aggression
e. a diversity of emotional responses which have been paired with particular stimuli


Ans: c

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