Maria, who is fearful of mice, took a job as a lab assistant and found she was required to handle mice. Gradually, Maria’s fear of mice diminished as she continued to handle mice. Now Maria is interested in having mice as pets. How was Maria’s fear removed?
A. Extinction
B. Discrimination
C. Generalization
D. Spontaneous recovery
Answer:A
Maria, who is fearful of mice, took a job as a lab assistant and found she was required to handle mice. Gradually, Maria’s fear of mice diminished as she continued to handle mice. Now Maria is interested in having mice as pets. How was Maria’s fear removed?
A. Extinction B. Discrimination C. Generalization D. Spontaneous recovery