During a counseling session, Stan is told that he has been permanently damaged by the abuse he suffered as a child. After the session, he starts experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. In this scenario, Stan's behavior illustrates the process of _____.
A) incubation
B) US revaluation
C) selective sensitization
D) stimulus generalization

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US revaluation occurs when the intensity of an unconditioned stimulus (US) is changed, leading to a change in the conditioned response (CR). In this case, being told about the permanent damage re-evaluates the impact of the past abuse, intensifying Stan's response.

During a Counseling Session, Stan Is Told That He Has