Four-year-old Zack has a bed-wetting problem. A special pad is placed under him while he is asleep. If the pad becomes wet, a bell rings. After several repetitions, Zack learns to wake up before wetting the pad and eventually stops wetting the bed altogether. In this scenario, which of the following theories has been applied to treat Zack's bed-wetting?
A) Psychodynamic theory
B) Cognitive theory
C) Psychosocial theory
D) Learning theory

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This scenario illustrates the application of the learning theory, specifically classical conditioning, where Zack learns to associate the sensation of needing to urinate with waking up, thus preventing bed-wetting.

Four-Year-Old Zack Has a Bed-Wetting Problem