A child watches other children wince with pain as they receive hypodermic injections. Although the child has never received an injection, he responds emotionally when a needle is brought near him. His reaction is an example of
a. operant conditioning.
b. spontaneous recovery of fear.
c. instrumental conditioning.
d. vicarious classical conditioning.
D
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)