Women are typically more anxious about being harassed while walking by a male worker at a construction site than while walking by a male worker in an office complex. This example best illustrates the concept of _____.
A) blocking
B) overshadowing
C) occasion setting
D) latent inhibition

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Occasion setting refers to the context or environment influencing how a stimulus is perceived and the response it elicits. In this example, the context (construction site vs. office complex) sets the occasion for how the presence of a male worker is perceived and the level of anxiety it produces.

Women Are Typically More Anxious About Being Harassed While Walking