Research Suggests That a Fear Response Can Be Classically Conditioned

question 161

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that a fear response can be classically conditioned more easily with some stimuli (e.g., snakes) compared to others (e.g., flowers) , indicating that ________ can play a role in emotional processing.

• A) learning
• B) expressive behaviour
• C) innate biological predispositions
• D) instrumental behaviours

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