Davon watched his father recoil from a snake in fear. Now he is afraid of snakes. This apparent acquisition of fear of snakes is an example of:modeling.response discrimination.escape response.stimulus generalization.

Jay’s fear of confined spaces results from:A.stimulus discrimination.B.stimulus generalization.C.second-order conditioning.D.spontaneous recovery.

Which of the following research findings supports a strong biological basis for behavior?ResponsesPresenting a loud sound just before presenting a neutral stimulus eventually produces fear of the neutral stimulus.Presenting a loud sound just before presenting a neutral stimulus eventually produces fear of the neutral stimulus.Including misinformation in a question about an event decreases the accuracy of memory for the event.Including misinformation in a question about an event decreases the accuracy of memory for the event.Observing an aggressive model leads to aggressive behavior by the observer.Observing an aggressive model leads to aggressive behavior by the observer.Identical twins who are reared apart have similar levels of intelligence.Identical twins who are reared apart have similar levels of intelligence.Individuals working in a group put forth less effort than they put forth when working alone.

Which finding from Susan Mineka's work on observational conditioning suggests that monkeys have an innate preparedness to learn certain fear relationships through observation?

When Miguel was a child, he was attacked by a swarm of hornets in his backyard. Now, every time he hears the sound of hornets, he immediately becomes frightened. This is an example of _____ conditioning.

Which behavioral assumption has the LEAST amount of research to support it?Fear can be acquired through modeling.Phobias are primarily acquired through classical conditioning in humans.Animals can learn to make avoidance responses.Phobias can be acquired through classical conditioning in humans.