Asked by Kendrra White on Jun 19, 2024
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Jacqueline is sexually aroused by the sight of her handsome boyfriend but not by the sight of her equally handsome brother. This best illustrates the value of
A) higher-order conditioning.
B) continuous reinforcement.
C) discrimination.
D) spontaneous recovery.
Discrimination
Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.
Sexual Arousal
A physiological and psychological state of readiness for sexual activity, often accompanied by physical changes and desire.
Handsome Boyfriend
A male partner perceived to be physically attractive or appealing in appearance.
- Identify and explain phenomena related to classical conditioning such as discrimination, generalization, spontaneous recovery, and extinction.
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Darya BegmaJun 26, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Discrimination refers to the ability to distinguish between different stimuli and respond differently to each one. In this case, Jacqueline is able to discriminate between her boyfriend and brother as sexual stimuli, and only experiences arousal in response to one of them.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and explain phenomena related to classical conditioning such as discrimination, generalization, spontaneous recovery, and extinction.
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