When Diana was three years old, she became terrified when the neighbor's budgie bird kept flying near her head. Today, she is afraid of all birds, including robins, pigeons, and blue jays. Diana's fear illustrates the classical conditioning process of
a. preparedness.
b. stimulus generalization.
c. stimulus discrimination.
d. negative avoidance.
B
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a. most likely kill them b. initially ignore them, but eventually will become more attentive c. initially be attentive, but eventually will ignore them d. immediately respond to them as though she gave birth to them
Considering health alone, the optimal age for a woman to have a baby is between about
a. 16 and 25 years of age. c. 19 and 35 years of age. b. 16 and 35 years of age. d. 18 and 40 years of age.
An astronaut orbiting earth experiences 45-minute periods of daylight alternating with 45-minute periods of darkness. What is likely to happen?
A. The alternating patterns allow for normal rhythm development. B. They are fully alert during wakeful periods. C. They are able to sleep during rest periods. D. They sleep poorly during rest periods.
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A. a binge-purge eating pattern. B. weight loss. C. a distorted body image. D. an irrational fear of obesity.