Wolpe's treatment of experimentally-induced phobias in cats was similar to Mary Cover Jones's treatment of Peter's fear of rabbits in that both used _____ to counter the fear response.
A) food
B) relaxation
C) drugs
D) intense exercise
Question 2Which of the following strategies was used in Mary Cover Jones's experiment to eliminate the fear of rabbits in Peter, a two-year-old boy?
A) The rabbit was placed in Peter's lap for long periods of time.
B) The presentation of the rabbit was paired with relaxation.
C) Both a and b are correct.
D) Neither a nor b is correct.
Question 3Which of the following strategies was used in Mary Cover Jones's experiment to eliminate the fear of rabbits in Peter, a two-year-old boy?
A) The rabbit was gradually moved closer to the boy.
B) The presentation of the rabbit was paired with the supply of cookies.
C) Both a and b are correct.
D) Neither a nor b is correct.
Question 4A mild fear can grow into a major phobia as a result of _____.
A) blocking
B) selective sensitization
C) sensory preconditioning
D) Both a and b are correct.
Question 5Which of the following processes leads to the aggravation of previously mild fears?
A) Incubation
B) US revaluation
C) Selective sensitization
D) All of these are correct.
Question 6Dilbert has a mild fear of darkness. During exam days, he finds that he becomes particularly fearful of going out for walks at night. Dilbert's behavior is best described as an example of _____.
A) US revaluation
B) selective sensitization
C) incubation
D) preparedness
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