Suppose a researcher wants to determine whether someone is afraid of cats. Which of the following would

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Suppose a researcher wants to determine whether someone is afraid of cats. Which of the following would be the most reasonable approach?

a. Present a photo of a cat and see whether it elicits a startle reflex.

b. Present a photo of a cat and then a loud sound.

See whether the photo enhances the usual startle reflex.

c. Present a loud sound and then show a photo of a cat. See whether the photo calms the person after the startle reflex.

d. Present a loud sound to both a person and a cat and see which one shows the greater startle reflex.

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Biological Psychology

ISBN: 9781305105409

12th Edition

Authors: James W. Kalat

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