Many psychologists believe that people's phobias are the result of ________.

A. spontaneous recovery
B. acquisition
C. un-learning
D. conditioning


Answer: D. conditioning

Psychology

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Two-year-old Anthony has suffered a localized head injury that has affected his speech. He is likely to regain his ability to speak due to the process known as neural plasticity

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

Parental identification refers to:

A) internalizing parental values, attitudes, and characteristics. B) being able to differentiate one sex from the other. C) determining which gender one is by watching parents. D) parents realizing what gender-related behaviors their children prefer.

Psychology

During early childhood, boys __________ than girls

A) are less muscular B) are slightly larger C) have more body fat D) are slightly smaller

Psychology

During the twentieth century,

a. parents increasingly turned away from child development professionals and their advice b. services for children were established in schools, hospitals, clinics, and social agencies c. behaviorism was the most influential perspective on children and their development d. child development experts moved away from studying children's real-world problems and toward a focus on basic research questions

Psychology