_____ is illustrated by the fact that many Americans were traumatized as a consequence of watching media coverage of the September 11th terrorist attacks and by the fact that people who counsel traumatized victims of sexual abuse sometimes become traumatized themselves.
A)Vicarious, or secondhand conditioning
B)Instrumental, or operant conditioning.
C)Response chaining
D)Higher order acquisition

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Vicarious, or secondhand conditioning refers to the process of learning from observing the experiences of others. In this case, individuals who were not directly involved in the events of September 11th or in cases of sexual abuse can still be traumatized by watching or hearing about the experiences of others. This can result in the development of anxiety, fear, or other emotional responses. Similarly, individuals who counsel traumatized victims may also experience emotional distress as a result of their exposure to the difficult experiences of others.

_____ Is Illustrated by the Fact That Many Americans Were