Author Question: Prior to Stampfl's experiment, which critical factor in phobic behavior patterns was absent in most ... (Read 68 times)

mydiamond · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

Prior to Stampfl's experiment, which critical factor in phobic behavior patterns was absent in most experimental avoidance procedures?

A) The opportunity to make an early avoidance response
B) The opportunity to make a late avoidance response
C) Classical conditioning of a fear response
D) Negative reinforcement of an avoidance response

Question 2

Donna has a fear of wasps and refuses to go to the park in the summer when wasps are most numerous. Which critical factor in the maintenance of phobic behavior does this scenario illustrate?

A) Classical conditioning
B) Reducing the likelihood of encountering the CS
C) Increasing the effort of avoiding the feared event
D) Intermittent negative reinforcement