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student77

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Following a devastating fire that destroyed her home, Lisbeth finds that she is startled by the sound of car horns and sirens, the smell of smoke, and loud noises. This is an example of ____.
 
  a. observational learning
  b. habituation
  c. sensitization
  d. operant conditioning

Question 2

Why is the process of sensitization advantageous?
 
  a. It improves fixed action patterns.
  b. It improves reaction time.
  c. It improves cognition.
  d. It facilitates adaptation.


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matt

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
c

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
b


student77

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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