The Process by Which Some Stimuli, Such as Snakes, Serve

question 25

Multiple Choice

The process by which some stimuli, such as snakes, serve readily as conditioned stimuli for certain responses, such as fear in humans, is called ________.

• A) the diathesis-stress model
• B) mental set
• C) response acquisition
• D) preparedness

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