Mortimer's father had an irrational fear of railroad crossings, and he would often spend hours planning family trips so that all railroad crossings could be avoided. If Mortimer also develops a fear of railroad crossings, the process that would best explain the acquisition of Mortimer's phobia would be:
a. modeling
b. classical conditioning
c. instrumental conditioning
d. a self-fulfilling prophecy
A
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A) out-of-school, practical forms of intelligence are vital for life success. B) traditional intelligence tests often overestimate children's mental abilities. C) children with severe impairments in language and communication often show remarkable numerical and spatial skills. D) a lengthy process of education is required to transform inborn abilities into mature intelligence.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
According to Adler, amplifies all of the distancing strategies
A) excuse making B) hesitating C) obstacle building D) anxiety
Research suggests that people generally experience the greatest well-being when they strive for
A) wealth. B) modest income increases from year to year. C) slightly higher status than their friends, neighbors, and co-workers. D) intimacy and personal growth.