After Harriet was in a bicycle accident, she became fearful of riding bicycles. Which theory of the development of phobias would explain this fear?
a. preparedness
b. psychoanalytic
c. operant conditioning
d. classical conditioning
Answer: d.
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Which of the following is characteristic of prototype theory?
A. exceptions are not included in the list of defining properties B. listing all of the essential features of an object or event C. constructing a mental image and seeing if a new object matches this image D. defining the concept through the use of language and heuristics
Which of these statements are correct?
a. Self-perception explains attitude change following behavioral commitment beyond our latitude of acceptance. b. Dissonance explains attitude change following behavioral commitment beyond our latitude of acceptance. c. Self-perception explains attitude change; dissonance does not. d. Hypocrisy explains attitude change following behavioral commitment beyond our latitude of acceptance.
Cohort effects in cross-sectional studies
a. enhance the validity of the research. b. do not occur; cohort effects are irrelevant. c. confound the interpretation of age effects. d. are a problem for observational studies only.
Dorie has had several BOTOX injections. Scientists would predict that shortly after her injections, Dorie _____.
A. would experience stronger than normal emotions B. would experience weaker than normal emotions C. would be especially sensitive to fear D. would have an overactive amygdala