Alicia developed a fear of spiders after being bitten by one. However, she has no problems catching

fireflies. This is an example of

A) generalization. B) instrumental conditioning.
C) intrapsychic conflict. D) discrimination.


D

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a. innate c. social b. sexual d. unconscious

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Nonnormative life events are

A. traumatic or unhappy events. B. events that generally happen to everyone. C. typical for a given population. D. unusual events that influence a person's life.

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