Sally Developed a Fear of Balconies from Almost Falling

question 8

Multiple Choice

Sally developed a fear of balconies from almost falling. Although she has had no dangerous experiences on bridges, cliffs, and the view from tall buildings, she now fears these stimuli as well. Which of the following is likely to have produced a fear of these other stimuli?

• A) preparedness
• B) spontaneous recovery
• C) generalization
• D) discrimination

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Definitions:

Emotions

Complex psychological states that involve physiological arousal, feelings, cognitive processes, and behavioral reactions.

Memory

The ability of the mind to store and recall information, experiences, and perceptions, which is fundamental to learning and adaptation.

Commissural Fibers

Bundles of nerve fibers that connect corresponding parts of the two hemispheres of the brain.

Association Fibers

Nerve fibers connecting different parts of the same cerebral hemisphere in the brain, facilitating communication between different brain regions.