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Three-year-old Jonathan saw fireworks that were repeatedly followed by loud fear-producing explosive sounds.The mere sight of fireworks first began to trigger a learned fear reaction in Jonathan during the process of

A) spontaneous recovery.
B) extinction.
C) discrimination.
D) acquisition.

Fireworks

Pyrotechnic devices that produce visual and auditory effects for entertainment purposes.

Fear Reaction

An emotional response to perceived threats or danger, often characterized by feelings of anxiety, increased heart rate, and a variety of physiological changes preparing the body for fight or flight.

Acquisition

The learning phase during which a response is established, or the gaining of knowledge, skills, or objects through various means.

  • Detail the processes involved in acquisition, extinction, spontaneous recovery, and generalization in the context of classical conditioning.
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Lastarsha GillespieJun 09, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Acquisition refers to the initial learning of a conditioned response. In this scenario, the conditioned response (fear) is learned by Jonathan when he sees the fireworks followed by loud explosive sounds.