Hank was bitten by his friend's Rottweiler once. Since then, he prefers not to go near any dog. This scenario exemplifies

A. stimulus generalization.
B. backward conditioning.
C. stimulus discrimination.
D. negative reinforcement.


Answer: A

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d. diagnostic differences are rarely due to actual cultural differences

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a. The team lost because it did not practice properly
b. The team lost because the other team was extremely strong.
c. The team lost because its players are not very talented.
d. The team lost because its players did not try hard enough.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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